Itsoseng Crime Statistics

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

F34/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

984

-9.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,218

per 100k

Safety Score

34/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Itsoseng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	289	29.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	228	23.2%
Common assault	contact	172	17.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	120	12.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	91	9.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	52	5.3%
Stock Theft	property	52	5.3%
Rape	contact	41	4.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	33	3.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	33	3.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	33	3.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	31	3.2%
Common robbery	contact	29	2.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	28	2.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	7	0.7%
Murder	contact	7	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	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%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Itsoseng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Itsoseng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Itsoseng Safe?

No, Itsoseng has high crime levels.

Itsoseng scores 34/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Itsoseng is 3,218 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Itsoseng, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+5%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-9.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

29% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

19/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Itsoseng

In 2025, Itsoseng recorded 984 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Itsoseng is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 289 reported cases (29.4% of all crime in Itsoseng), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 228 cases (23.2%) and Common assault at 172 cases (17.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Itsoseng has decreased by 9.4%, a positive sign for the Itsoseng community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Itsoseng?

The most reported crimes in Itsoseng are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (289 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (228 cases), Common assault (172 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Itsoseng has a crime rate of 3,218 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)
Atamelang	40,771	292	954	B (74)