Mmabatho Crime Statistics

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

F6/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,836

-7.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,274

per 100k

Safety Score

6/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Mmabatho (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	653	23.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	567	20.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	429	15.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	325	11.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	228	8.0%
Common assault	contact	216	7.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	205	7.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	144	5.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	125	4.4%
Rape	contact	116	4.1%
Stock Theft	property	111	3.9%
Common robbery	contact	101	3.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	92	3.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	88	3.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	85	3.0%
Kidnapping	contact	41	1.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	41	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	35	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	32	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	21	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	21	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	21	0.7%
Murder	contact	17	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	15	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	12	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	12	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	5	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Mmabatho Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mmabatho Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mmabatho Safe?

No, Mmabatho has high crime levels.

Mmabatho scores 6/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Mmabatho is 9,274 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Mmabatho, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+202%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-7.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

22/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Mmabatho

In 2025, Mmabatho recorded 2,836 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mmabatho is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 653 reported cases (23.0% of all crime in Mmabatho), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 567 cases (20.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 429 cases (15.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mmabatho has decreased by 7.4%, a positive sign for the Mmabatho community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mmabatho?

The most reported crimes in Mmabatho are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (653 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (567 cases), Burglary at residential premises (429 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mmabatho has a crime rate of 9,274 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)