Makgobistad Crime Statistics

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

A83/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

190

-33.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

621

per 100k

Safety Score

83/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Makgobistad (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	63	33.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	53	27.9%
Stock Theft	property	51	26.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	15	7.9%
Common assault	contact	13	6.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	6.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	4.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	4.2%
Rape	contact	7	3.7%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	1.6%
Murder	contact	3	1.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.5%
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%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Makgobistad Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Makgobistad Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Makgobistad Safe?

Yes, Makgobistad is relatively safe.

Makgobistad scores 83/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 621 per 100,000 people, Makgobistad sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Makgobistad can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-80%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-33.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

33% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

6/23

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Makgobistad

In 2025, Makgobistad recorded 190 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Makgobistad is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 63 reported cases (33.2% of all crime in Makgobistad), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 53 cases (27.9%) and Stock Theft at 51 cases (26.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Makgobistad has decreased by 33.8%, a positive sign for the Makgobistad community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Makgobistad?

The most reported crimes in Makgobistad are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (63 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (53 cases), Stock Theft (51 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Makgobistad has a crime rate of 621 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)
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)
Motswedi	40,771	299	979	B (73)