Mooifontein Crime Statistics

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

A86/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

144

-15.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

471

per 100k

Safety Score

86/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Mooifontein (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	36	25.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	35	24.3%
Common assault	contact	28	19.4%
Stock Theft	property	25	17.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	17	11.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	8.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	9	6.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	2.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	2.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	2.1%
Rape	contact	3	2.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	2.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	2.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.7%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.7%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	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 residential premises	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mooifontein Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mooifontein Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mooifontein Safe?

Yes, Mooifontein is relatively safe.

Mooifontein scores 86/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 471 per 100,000 people, Mooifontein sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mooifontein can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-85%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-15.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

25% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

3/23

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Mooifontein

In 2025, Mooifontein recorded 144 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mooifontein is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 36 reported cases (25.0% of all crime in Mooifontein), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 35 cases (24.3%) and Common assault at 28 cases (19.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mooifontein has decreased by 15.8%, a positive sign for the Mooifontein community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mooifontein?

The most reported crimes in Mooifontein are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (36 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (35 cases), Common assault (28 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mooifontein has a crime rate of 471 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)
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)
Motswedi	40,771	299	979	B (73)