Mothotlung Crime Statistics

Mothotlung, Bojanala (Rustenburg), North West — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C54/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

782

+0.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,862

per 100k

Safety Score

54/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Mothotlung (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	247	31.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	145	18.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	131	16.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	112	14.3%
Common assault	contact	99	12.7%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	72	9.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	51	6.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	37	4.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	27	3.5%
Common robbery	contact	25	3.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	16	2.0%
Stock Theft	property	12	1.5%
Rape	contact	11	1.4%
Carjacking	contact	9	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	9	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	1.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%

Mothotlung Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mothotlung Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mothotlung Safe?

Mothotlung has moderate safety levels.

Mothotlung scores 54/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Mothotlung is 1,862 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Mothotlung, especially at night.

vs National Average

-39%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+0.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

32% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

13/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mothotlung

In 2025, Mothotlung recorded 782 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mothotlung is Drug-Related Crime with 247 reported cases (31.6% of all crime in Mothotlung), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 145 cases (18.5%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 131 cases (16.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mothotlung has increased by 0.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mothotlung area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mothotlung?

The most reported crimes in Mothotlung are Drug-Related Crime (247 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (145 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (131 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mothotlung compare to other areas in Bojanala (Rustenburg)?

Mothotlung has a crime rate of 1,862 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg), Boons is safer with a rate of 229 per 100k.

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Cyferskuil	56,015	588	1,400	C (64)
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Swartruggens	56,015	625	1,487	C (62)