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Montshioa Crime Statistics

Mmabatho Precinct |Ngaka Modiri Molema
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Montshioa falls within the Mmabatho police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Mmabatho.
Montshioa is a suburb in Ngaka Modiri Molema, North West. Crime in the Mmabatho precinct area (covering Montshioa) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 10.4%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Mmabatho precinct area (covering Montshioa) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 388% above provincial median
Contact crime: 326% above provincial median
Property crime: 360% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

21

↓ 52.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,374

↓ 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

782

↓ 17.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,780

↑ 10.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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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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Other suburbs served by Mmabatho 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 Montshioa.

Mmabatho
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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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