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Mahikeng Precinct

Ngaka Modiri Molema|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mahikeng increased 2.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,856 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 18.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (809 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+80). 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

3,856

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 2.2%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 18.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Mahikeng rose 2.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mahikeng precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		809
Serious assault		486
Common assault		398
Residential burglary		278
Malicious damage		240
Aggravated robbery		236
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		231
Theft from vehicle		202
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere809805+4
Serious assault486493-7
Common assault398379+19
Residential burglary278301-23
Malicious damage240198+42
Aggravated robbery236257-21
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs231151+80
Theft from vehicle202250-48
Drug-related crime183129+54
Commercial crime15795+62
Shoplifting142150-8
Business burglary104100+4
Common robbery104133-29
Rape75112-37
Stock-theft4839+9
Crimen injuria3754-17
Vehicle theft24240
Kidnapping2321+2
Murder21210
Culpable homicide1714+3
Attempted murder139+4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1325-12
Attempted sexual offences550
Public violence30+3
Sexual assault31+2
Arson220
Contact sexual offences10+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children15-4
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Ngaka Modiri Molema

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Ottoshoop

152 crimes ↑ 3.4%

Nietverdiend

194 crimes ↑ 32%

Biesiesvlei

195 crimes ↓ 7.6%

Mooifontein

197 crimes ↓ 11.3%

Tshidilamolomo

201 crimes ↑ 8.1%

Groot Marico

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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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