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Boikhutso Lichtenburg Crime Statistics

Lichtenburg Precinct |Ngaka Modiri Molema
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Boikhutso Lichtenburg falls within the Lichtenburg police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Lichtenburg.
Boikhutso Lichtenburg is a suburb in Ngaka Modiri Molema, North West. Crime in the Lichtenburg precinct area (covering Boikhutso Lichtenburg) decreased 6.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,418 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 22.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (425 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+67). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

Very High

in North West · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,418

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 22.5%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Lichtenburg precinct area (covering Boikhutso Lichtenburg) decreased 6.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 200% above provincial median
Contact crime: 182% above provincial median
Property crime: 169% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

20

↓ 23.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

910

↓ 12.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

457

↓ 7.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,051

↑ 0.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Lichtenburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		425
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		298
Common assault		268
Residential burglary		232
Commercial crime		226
Drug-related crime		193
Malicious damage		181
Business burglary		115
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Other precincts in Ngaka Modiri Molema

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ottoshoop

152 crimes ↑ 3.4%

Nietverdiend

194 crimes ↑ 32%

Biesiesvlei

195 crimes ↓ 7.6%

Mooifontein

197 crimes ↓ 11.3%

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201 crimes ↑ 8.1%

Groot Marico

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Other suburbs served by Lichtenburg police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Boikhutso Lichtenburg.

Lichtenburg
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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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