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
1,524
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 1.9%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 10.8%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Serious assault dropped significantly (-62) while Malicious damage increased (+18).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 234 |
| Residential burglary | 202 |
| Malicious damage | 153 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 130 |
| Attempted murder | 119 |
| Common assault | 118 |
| Business burglary | 104 |
| Aggravated robbery | 78 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 234 | 296 | -62 |
| Residential burglary | 202 | 204 | -2 |
| Malicious damage | 153 | 135 | +18 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 130 | 134 | -4 |
| Attempted murder | 119 | 106 | +13 |
| Common assault | 118 | 113 | +5 |
| Business burglary | 104 | 89 | +15 |
| Aggravated robbery | 78 | 74 | +4 |
| Commercial crime | 73 | 69 | +4 |
| Rape | 68 | 75 | -7 |
| Theft from vehicle | 34 | 22 | +12 |
| Stock-theft | 33 | 23 | +10 |
| Murder | 29 | 30 | -1 |
| Drug-related crime | 25 | 18 | +7 |
| Common robbery | 23 | 18 | +5 |
| Culpable homicide | 17 | 19 | -2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 17 | 8 | +9 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 6 | +6 |
| Crimen injuria | 10 | 12 | -2 |
| Kidnapping | 10 | 13 | -3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 9 | 5 | +4 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 8 | 12 | -4 |
| Vehicle theft | 8 | 6 | +2 |
| Arson | 7 | 4 | +3 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 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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