Lichtenburg Crime Statistics

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

F16/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,789

-9.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,850

per 100k

Safety Score

16/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Lichtenburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	415	23.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	281	15.7%
Common assault	contact	269	15.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	229	12.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	229	12.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	192	10.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	181	10.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	112	6.3%
Rape	contact	76	4.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	60	3.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	53	3.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	49	2.7%
Stock Theft	property	40	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	31	1.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	25	1.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	20	1.1%
Murder	contact	20	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	15	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	13	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Lichtenburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lichtenburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lichtenburg Safe?

No, Lichtenburg has high crime levels.

Lichtenburg scores 16/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Lichtenburg is 5,850 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Lichtenburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+91%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-9.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

21/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Lichtenburg

In 2025, Lichtenburg recorded 1,789 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lichtenburg is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 415 reported cases (23.2% of all crime in Lichtenburg), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 281 cases (15.7%) and Common assault at 269 cases (15.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lichtenburg has decreased by 9.8%, a positive sign for the Lichtenburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lichtenburg?

The most reported crimes in Lichtenburg are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (415 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (281 cases), Common assault (269 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Lichtenburg has a crime rate of 5,850 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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Other Precincts in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Ottoshoop	40,771	119	390	A (89)
Biesiesvlei	40,771	140	459	A (86)
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)