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
Moderate
in North West
Reported crimes
638
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 1.4%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 64.9%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-15) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+23).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 185 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 109 |
| Serious assault | 84 |
| Common assault | 74 |
| Aggravated robbery | 40 |
| Malicious damage | 38 |
| Residential burglary | 28 |
| Common robbery | 19 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 185 | 164 | +21 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 109 | 86 | +23 |
| Serious assault | 84 | 99 | -15 |
| Common assault | 74 | 70 | +4 |
| Aggravated robbery | 40 | 45 | -5 |
| Malicious damage | 38 | 22 | +16 |
| Residential burglary | 28 | 25 | +3 |
| Common robbery | 19 | 15 | +4 |
| Stock-theft | 9 | 1 | +8 |
| Rape | 8 | 18 | -10 |
| Carjacking | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 7 | 2 | +5 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Business burglary | 4 | 13 | -9 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 4 | 11 | -7 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 8 | -5 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 11 | -8 |
| Theft from vehicle | 3 | 7 | -4 |
| Truck hijacking | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 6 | -5 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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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