Mothibistad Crime Statistics
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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 Northern Cape · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,042
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 13.9%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 7.1%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-49) while Business burglary increased (+35).
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 | 186 |
| Residential burglary | 152 |
| Malicious damage | 115 |
| Attempted murder | 101 |
| Common assault | 98 |
| Business burglary | 82 |
| Rape | 55 |
| Aggravated robbery | 52 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 186 | 235 | -49 |
| Residential burglary | 152 | 142 | +10 |
| Malicious damage | 115 | 81 | +34 |
| Attempted murder | 101 | 75 | +26 |
| Common assault | 98 | 76 | +22 |
| Business burglary | 82 | 47 | +35 |
| Rape | 55 | 51 | +4 |
| Aggravated robbery | 52 | 48 | +4 |
| Murder | 24 | 18 | +6 |
| Stock-theft | 23 | 15 | +8 |
| Theft from vehicle | 20 | 13 | +7 |
| Drug-related crime | 17 | 13 | +4 |
| Common robbery | 13 | 16 | -3 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 13 | 14 | -1 |
| Culpable homicide | 11 | 13 | -2 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 11 | 4 | +7 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 10 | 8 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 4 | +6 |
| Crimen injuria | 9 | 7 | +2 |
| Kidnapping | 9 | 10 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 7 | 4 | +3 |
| Vehicle theft | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| Arson | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Carjacking | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 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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