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Mooifontein Crime Statistics

Mooifontein Precinct |Ngaka Modiri Molema
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Mooifontein falls within the Mooifontein police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Mooifontein is a suburb in Ngaka Modiri Molema, North West. Crime in the Mooifontein precinct area (covering Mooifontein) decreased 11.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 197 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 23% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (40 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-20). 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 Low

in North West

Reported crimes

197

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 11.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 23%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Mooifontein precinct area (covering Mooifontein) dropped 11.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 76% below provincial median
Contact crime: 76% below provincial median
Property crime: 76% below 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

0

↓ 100% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

77

↓ 30% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

40

↓ 34.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

80

↑ 56.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mooifontein precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		40
Common assault		34
Serious assault		30
Stock-theft		22
Malicious damage		16
Crimen injuria		15
Residential burglary		11
Aggravated robbery		6
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Ottoshoop

152 crimes ↑ 3.4%

Nietverdiend

194 crimes ↑ 32%

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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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