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Mahikeng Precinct

Ngaka Modiri Molema|2 suburbs
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mahikeng increased 2.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,241 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 25.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (368 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+97). 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

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MafikengMahikeng

Crime volume

Very High

in North West

Reported crimes

2,241

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 2.5%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 25.1%

below 2018-2019

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Crime in Mahikeng rose 2.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mahikeng precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		368
Common assault		307
Residential burglary		213
Malicious damage		187
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		182
Aggravated robbery		176
Theft from vehicle		144
Drug-related crime		136
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault368390-22
Common assault307275+32
Residential burglary213229-16
Malicious damage187150+37
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs18285+97
Aggravated robbery176194-18
Theft from vehicle144192-48
Drug-related crime13694+42
Shoplifting112120-8
Business burglary8167+14
Common robbery78102-24
Rape4887-39
Stock-theft3924+15
Crimen injuria2842-14
Kidnapping2014+6
Vehicle theft2019+1
Robbery at residential premises1620-4
Murder1519-4
Carjacking139+4
Culpable homicide139+4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1222-10
Attempted murder118+3
Robbery at non-residential premises990
Sexual assault30+3
Arson220
Attempted sexual offences220
Public violence20+2
Truck hijacking21+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children12-1
Abduction000
Bank robbery000
Robbery of cash in transit000
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Other precincts in Ngaka Modiri Molema

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ottoshoop

92 crimes ↑ 6%

Nietverdiend

117 crimes ↑ 40.5%

Mooifontein

118 crimes ↓ 20.3%

Biesiesvlei

122 crimes ↓ 14.7%

Tshidilamolomo

145 crimes ↑ 9.7%

Makgobistad

146 crimes ↓ 25.9%
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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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