Ottosdal Crime Statistics

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

C57/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

520

+24.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,700

per 100k

Safety Score

57/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Ottosdal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	124	23.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	100	19.2%
Common assault	contact	79	15.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	61	11.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	56	10.8%
Stock Theft	property	52	10.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	35	6.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	28	5.4%
Common robbery	contact	24	4.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	20	3.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	19	3.7%
Rape	contact	16	3.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	16	3.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	2.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	8	1.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	1.3%
Murder	contact	7	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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 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%

Ottosdal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ottosdal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ottosdal Safe?

Ottosdal has moderate safety levels.

Ottosdal scores 57/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Ottosdal is 1,700 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Ottosdal, especially at night.

vs National Average

-45%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+24.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

24% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

15/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ottosdal

In 2025, Ottosdal recorded 520 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ottosdal is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 124 reported cases (23.8% of all crime in Ottosdal), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 100 cases (19.2%) and Common assault at 79 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ottosdal has increased by 24.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ottosdal area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ottosdal?

The most reported crimes in Ottosdal are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (124 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (100 cases), Common assault (79 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ottosdal has a crime rate of 1,700 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)