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Mafikeng Crime Statistics

Mahikeng Precinct |Ngaka Modiri Molema
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Mafikeng falls within the Mahikeng police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Mahikeng.
Mafikeng is a suburb in Ngaka Modiri Molema, North West. Crime in the Mahikeng precinct area (covering Mafikeng) 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.

See how Mahikeng compares to other North West precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 25.1%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Mahikeng precinct area (covering Mafikeng) rose 2.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 333% above provincial median
Contact crime: 322% above provincial median
Property crime: 285% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

15

↓ 21.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,006

↓ 6.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

497

↓ 6.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

738

↑ 27% 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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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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Other suburbs served by Mahikeng 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 Mafikeng.

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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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