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Mmabatho Precinct

Ngaka Modiri Molema|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mmabatho remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,936 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 10.4% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (664 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+110). 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.

MmabathoMontshioa

Crime volume

Very High

in North West

Reported crimes

3,936

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 2%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 10.4%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Mmabatho has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mmabatho precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		664
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		636
Residential burglary		441
Commercial crime		369
Malicious damage		245
Common assault		224
Aggravated robbery		220
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		215
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault664643+21
All theft not mentioned elsewhere636586+50
Residential burglary441532-91
Commercial crime369304+65
Malicious damage245222+23
Common assault224253-29
Aggravated robbery220260-40
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs215105+110
Rape115134-19
Theft from vehicle114189-75
Stock-theft11095+15
Business burglary100116-16
Common robbery9972+27
Shoplifting9069+21
Drug-related crime89178-89
Crimen injuria3459-25
Kidnapping3216+16
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2627-1
Attempted murder2537-12
Murder2144-23
Culpable homicide2016+4
Vehicle theft1720-3
Attempted sexual offences1413+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children79-2
Sexual assault612-6
Arson12-1
Contact sexual offences12-1
Public violence10+1
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Ngaka Modiri Molema

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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

281 crimes ↓ 7.9%
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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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