Ottoshoop Crime Statistics

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

A89/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

119

+9.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

390

per 100k

Safety Score

89/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Ottoshoop (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	33	27.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	25	21.0%
Stock Theft	property	21	17.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	12.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	13	10.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	11	9.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	9	7.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	4.2%
Rape	contact	5	4.2%
Common assault	contact	4	3.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	2.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	2.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	2.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	2.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.8%
Murder	contact	1	0.8%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ottoshoop Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ottoshoop Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ottoshoop Safe?

Yes, Ottoshoop is relatively safe.

Ottoshoop scores 89/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 390 per 100,000 people, Ottoshoop sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ottoshoop can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-87%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+9.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

28% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

1/23

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Ottoshoop

In 2025, Ottoshoop recorded 119 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ottoshoop is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 33 reported cases (27.7% of all crime in Ottoshoop), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 25 cases (21.0%) and Stock Theft at 21 cases (17.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ottoshoop has increased by 9.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ottoshoop area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ottoshoop?

The most reported crimes in Ottoshoop are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (33 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (25 cases), Stock Theft (21 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ottoshoop has a crime rate of 390 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng), Ottoshoop is among the safer areas.

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