Commercial Crime in Ngaka Modiri Molema
SAPS recorded 317 commercial crime cases across 19 Ngaka Modiri Molema precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 21% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 19% of the North West's 1,677 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is commercial crime rising or falling in Ngaka Modiri Molema?
Which Ngaka Modiri Molema precincts report the most commercial crime?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 21 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Ngaka Modiri Molema precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mmabatho | 89 | +7.2% |
| Mahikeng | 62 | 21 → 62 |
| Lichtenburg | 44 | -29% |
| Zeerust | 33 | 25 → 33 |
| Delareyville | 16 | 14 → 16 |
| Itsoseng | 12 | 5 → 12 |
| Lomanyaneng | 11 | 15 → 11 |
| Motswedi | 10 | 7 → 10 |
| Sannieshof | 10 | 5 → 10 |
| Nietverdiend | 7 | 4 → 7 |
| Ottosdal | 6 | 3 → 6 |
| Lehurutshe | 5 | 1 → 5 |
| Atamelang | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Groot Marico | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Setlagole | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Coligny | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Madibogo | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Mooifontein | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Ottoshoop | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Makgobistad | 0 | 2 → 0 |
| Mareetsane | 0 | 1 → 0 |