Lehurutshe Crime Statistics

Lehurutshe, Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng), North West — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F34/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

979

+22.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,201

per 100k

Safety Score

34/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Lehurutshe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	359	36.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	224	22.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	145	14.8%
Common assault	contact	111	11.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	79	8.1%
Stock Theft	property	73	7.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	65	6.6%
Rape	contact	47	4.8%
Common robbery	contact	25	2.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	19	1.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	19	1.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	1.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	16	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	15	1.5%
Murder	contact	15	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	1.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	1.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Lehurutshe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lehurutshe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lehurutshe Safe?

No, Lehurutshe has high crime levels.

Lehurutshe scores 34/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Lehurutshe is 3,201 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Lehurutshe, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+4%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+22.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

37% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

18/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Lehurutshe

In 2025, Lehurutshe recorded 979 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lehurutshe is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 359 reported cases (36.7% of all crime in Lehurutshe), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 224 cases (22.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 145 cases (14.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lehurutshe has increased by 22.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Lehurutshe area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lehurutshe?

The most reported crimes in Lehurutshe are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (359 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (224 cases), Burglary at residential premises (145 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Lehurutshe compare to other areas in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)?

Lehurutshe has a crime rate of 3,201 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng), Ottoshoop is safer with a rate of 390 per 100k.

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Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Ottoshoop	40,771	119	390	A (89)
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Mooifontein	40,771	144	471	A (86)
Nietverdiend	40,771	152	498	A (86)
Tshidilamolomo	40,771	159	520	A (85)
Makgobistad	40,771	190	621	A (83)
Mareetsane	40,771	205	670	A (81)
Groot Marico	40,771	213	697	A (80)
Setlagole	40,771	253	827	B (77)
Atamelang	40,771	292	954	B (74)