Mareetsane Crime Statistics

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

A81/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

205

-24.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

670

per 100k

Safety Score

81/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Mareetsane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	63	30.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	60	29.3%
Common assault	contact	48	23.4%
Stock Theft	property	24	11.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	6.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	12	5.9%
Rape	contact	11	5.4%
Common robbery	contact	9	4.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	2.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	2.0%
Kidnapping	contact	4	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	2.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	1.5%
Murder	contact	3	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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%
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 Assault	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%

Mareetsane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mareetsane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mareetsane Safe?

Yes, Mareetsane is relatively safe.

Mareetsane scores 81/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 670 per 100,000 people, Mareetsane sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mareetsane can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-78%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-24.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

31% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

7/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mareetsane

In 2025, Mareetsane recorded 205 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mareetsane is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 63 reported cases (30.7% of all crime in Mareetsane), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 60 cases (29.3%) and Common assault at 48 cases (23.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mareetsane has decreased by 24.9%, a positive sign for the Mareetsane community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mareetsane?

The most reported crimes in Mareetsane are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (63 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (60 cases), Common assault (48 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mareetsane has a crime rate of 670 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)
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)