Mahikeng Crime Statistics

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

F5/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,922

+3.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,556

per 100k

Safety Score

5/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Mahikeng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	804	27.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	491	16.8%
Common assault	contact	409	14.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	284	9.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	249	8.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	243	8.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	192	6.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	181	6.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	181	6.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	157	5.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	149	5.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	108	3.7%
Common robbery	contact	104	3.6%
Rape	contact	64	2.2%
Stock Theft	property	52	1.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	37	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	27	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	27	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	21	0.7%
Murder	contact	20	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	17	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	16	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	15	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Mahikeng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mahikeng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mahikeng Safe?

No, Mahikeng has high crime levels.

Mahikeng scores 5/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Mahikeng is 9,556 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Mahikeng, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+212%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+3.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

28% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

23/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Mahikeng

In 2025, Mahikeng recorded 2,922 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mahikeng is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 804 reported cases (27.5% of all crime in Mahikeng), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 491 cases (16.8%) and Common assault at 409 cases (14.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mahikeng has increased by 3.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mahikeng area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mahikeng?

The most reported crimes in Mahikeng are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (804 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (491 cases), Common assault (409 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mahikeng has a crime rate of 9,556 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)