Mothotlung Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
High
in North West · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
1,049
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 4.2%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 90.4%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-16) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+30).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 269 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 132 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 127 |
| Serious assault | 118 |
| Common assault | 87 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 79 |
| Malicious damage | 56 |
| Aggravated robbery | 45 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 269 | 241 | +28 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 132 | 148 | -16 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 127 | 97 | +30 |
| Serious assault | 118 | 124 | -6 |
| Common assault | 87 | 85 | +2 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 79 | 62 | +17 |
| Malicious damage | 56 | 27 | +29 |
| Aggravated robbery | 45 | 59 | -14 |
| Residential burglary | 37 | 31 | +6 |
| Common robbery | 27 | 19 | +8 |
| Commercial crime | 13 | 12 | +1 |
| Rape | 13 | 23 | -10 |
| Stock-theft | 12 | 1 | +11 |
| Kidnapping | 8 | 6 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 6 | 13 | -7 |
| Theft from vehicle | 6 | 10 | -4 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 14 | -11 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 7 | -6 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 1 | -1 |
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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