Groot Marico Crime Statistics

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

A80/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

213

-6.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

697

per 100k

Safety Score

80/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Groot Marico (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	68	31.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	35	16.4%
Common assault	contact	31	14.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	27	12.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	11.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	23	10.8%
Stock Theft	property	16	7.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	15	7.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	4.2%
Rape	contact	7	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	3.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	2.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	1.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	1.4%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.5%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	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%

Groot Marico Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Groot Marico Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Groot Marico Safe?

Yes, Groot Marico is relatively safe.

Groot Marico scores 80/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 697 per 100,000 people, Groot Marico sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Groot Marico can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-77%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-6.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

32% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

8/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Groot Marico

In 2025, Groot Marico recorded 213 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Groot Marico is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 68 reported cases (31.9% of all crime in Groot Marico), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 35 cases (16.4%) and Common assault at 31 cases (14.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Groot Marico has decreased by 6.2%, a positive sign for the Groot Marico community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Groot Marico?

The most reported crimes in Groot Marico are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (68 cases), Burglary at residential premises (35 cases), Common assault (31 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Groot Marico has a crime rate of 697 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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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)
Setlagole	40,771	253	827	B (77)
Atamelang	40,771	292	954	B (74)
Motswedi	40,771	299	979	B (73)