Atamelang Crime Statistics

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

B74/100

Safe

Total Crimes

292

-16.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

954

per 100k

Safety Score

74/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Atamelang (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	79	27.1%
Stock Theft	property	60	20.5%
Common assault	contact	51	17.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	9.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	24	8.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	23	7.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	19	6.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	19	6.5%
Rape	contact	17	5.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	15	5.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	4.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	2.4%
Murder	contact	5	1.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	4	1.4%
Arson	contact-related	3	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	1.0%
Abduction	contact	1	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Atamelang Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Atamelang Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Atamelang Safe?

Yes, Atamelang is relatively safe.

Atamelang scores 74/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 954 per 100,000 people, Atamelang sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Atamelang can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-69%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-16.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

27% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

10/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Atamelang

In 2025, Atamelang recorded 292 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Atamelang is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 79 reported cases (27.1% of all crime in Atamelang), followed by Stock Theft at 60 cases (20.5%) and Common assault at 51 cases (17.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Atamelang has decreased by 16.3%, a positive sign for the Atamelang community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Atamelang?

The most reported crimes in Atamelang are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (79 cases), Stock Theft (60 cases), Common assault (51 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Atamelang has a crime rate of 954 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)
Motswedi	40,771	299	979	B (73)