Lomanyaneng Crime Statistics

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

F31/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,053

-8.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,444

per 100k

Safety Score

31/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Lomanyaneng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	367	34.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	221	21.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	140	13.3%
Common assault	contact	124	11.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	112	10.6%
Rape	contact	64	6.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	44	4.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	37	3.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	35	3.3%
Stock Theft	property	35	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	33	3.1%
Attempted murder	contact	31	2.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	2.3%
Kidnapping	contact	19	1.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	16	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	15	1.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	13	1.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	9	0.9%
Murder	contact	9	0.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	4	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%

Lomanyaneng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lomanyaneng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lomanyaneng Safe?

No, Lomanyaneng has high crime levels.

Lomanyaneng scores 31/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Lomanyaneng is 3,444 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Lomanyaneng, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+12%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-8.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

35% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

20/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Lomanyaneng

In 2025, Lomanyaneng recorded 1,053 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lomanyaneng is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 367 reported cases (34.9% of all crime in Lomanyaneng), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 221 cases (21.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 140 cases (13.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lomanyaneng has decreased by 8.6%, a positive sign for the Lomanyaneng community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lomanyaneng?

The most reported crimes in Lomanyaneng are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (367 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (221 cases), Burglary at residential premises (140 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Lomanyaneng has a crime rate of 3,444 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)