Murder in Ngaka Modiri Molema
SAPS definition: “Murder consists in the unlawful and intentional killing of another human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 39 murder cases across 14 Ngaka Modiri Molema precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 2.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 17% of the North West's 223 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 39 murder cases, up 2.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is murder rising or falling in Ngaka Modiri Molema?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Ngaka Modiri Molema precincts report the most murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 17 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Ngaka Modiri Molema precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mmabatho | 12 | 7 → 12 |
| Atamelang | 4 | 0 → 4 |
| Itsoseng | 3 | 0 → 3 |
| Lichtenburg | 3 | 6 → 3 |
| Madibogo | 3 | 0 → 3 |
| Mahikeng | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Delareyville | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Lomanyaneng | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Ottosdal | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Lehurutshe | 1 | 5 → 1 |
| Makgobistad | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Sannieshof | 1 | 5 → 1 |
| Setlagole | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Zeerust | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Coligny | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Motswedi | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Ottoshoop | 0 | 1 → 0 |