Mmabatho Precinct
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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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Crime volume
Very High
in North West
Reported crimes
2,228
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 9.6%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 11%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Drug-related crime dropped significantly (-82) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+89).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 490 |
| Residential burglary | 322 |
| Malicious damage | 171 |
| Aggravated robbery | 169 |
| Common assault | 162 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 154 |
| Theft from vehicle | 94 |
| Rape | 87 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 490 | 499 | -9 |
| Residential burglary | 322 | 393 | -71 |
| Malicious damage | 171 | 173 | -2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 169 | 196 | -27 |
| Common assault | 162 | 205 | -43 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 154 | 65 | +89 |
| Theft from vehicle | 94 | 146 | -52 |
| Rape | 87 | 99 | -12 |
| Stock-theft | 83 | 77 | +6 |
| Common robbery | 76 | 56 | +20 |
| Drug-related crime | 69 | 151 | -82 |
| Business burglary | 66 | 82 | -16 |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 49 | +15 |
| Kidnapping | 31 | 9 | +22 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 31 | 37 | -6 |
| Crimen injuria | 26 | 48 | -22 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 24 | 20 | +4 |
| Attempted murder | 16 | 33 | -17 |
| Culpable homicide | 16 | 11 | +5 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 16 | 20 | -4 |
| Murder | 13 | 33 | -20 |
| Vehicle theft | 11 | 18 | -7 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 9 | 12 | -3 |
| Carjacking | 9 | 13 | -4 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| Truck hijacking | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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