Setlagole Crime Statistics

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

B77/100

Safe

Total Crimes

253

-18.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

827

per 100k

Safety Score

77/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Setlagole (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	63	24.9%
Stock Theft	property	59	23.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	35	13.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	33	13.0%
Rape	contact	21	8.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	7.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	20	7.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	5.1%
Common assault	contact	12	4.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	3.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	3.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	5	2.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	2.0%
Murder	contact	4	1.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	1.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.4%
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%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Setlagole Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Setlagole Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Setlagole Safe?

Yes, Setlagole is relatively safe.

Setlagole scores 77/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 827 per 100,000 people, Setlagole sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Setlagole can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-73%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-18.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

25% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

9/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Setlagole

In 2025, Setlagole recorded 253 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Setlagole is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 63 reported cases (24.9% of all crime in Setlagole), followed by Stock Theft at 59 cases (23.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 35 cases (13.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Setlagole has decreased by 18.9%, a positive sign for the Setlagole community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Setlagole?

The most reported crimes in Setlagole are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (63 cases), Stock Theft (59 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (35 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Setlagole has a crime rate of 827 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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Ottoshoop	40,771	119	390	A (89)
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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)
Atamelang	40,771	292	954	B (74)
Motswedi	40,771	299	979	B (73)