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Mmabatho Precinct

Ngaka Modiri Molema|2 suburbs
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mmabatho decreased 9.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,228 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 11% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (490 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+89). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

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

Crime in Mmabatho decreased 9.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mmabatho precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault490499-9
Residential burglary322393-71
Malicious damage171173-2
Aggravated robbery169196-27
Common assault162205-43
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs15465+89
Theft from vehicle94146-52
Rape8799-12
Stock-theft8377+6
Common robbery7656+20
Drug-related crime69151-82
Business burglary6682-16
Shoplifting6449+15
Kidnapping319+22
Robbery at residential premises3137-6
Crimen injuria2648-22
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2420+4
Attempted murder1633-17
Culpable homicide1611+5
Robbery at non-residential premises1620-4
Murder1333-20
Vehicle theft1118-7
Attempted sexual offences912-3
Carjacking913-4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children67-1
Sexual assault58-3
Truck hijacking45-1
Arson10+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Public violence10+1
Robbery of cash in transit10+1
Abduction000
Bank robbery000
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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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