Murder in Ngaka Modiri Molema
SAPS definition: “Murder consists in the unlawful and intentional killing of another human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 39 murder cases across 14 Ngaka Modiri Molema precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up from a very small prior-year base vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 17% of the North West's 223 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is murder rising or falling in Ngaka Modiri Molema?
Which Ngaka Modiri Molema precincts report the most murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 17 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 | 12 | 7 → 12 |
| Atamelang | 4 | 0 → 4 |
| Itsoseng | 3 | 0 → 3 |
| Lichtenburg | 3 | 6 → 3 |
| Madibogo | 3 | 0 → 3 |
| Mahikeng | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Delareyville | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Lomanyaneng | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Ottosdal | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Lehurutshe | 1 | 5 → 1 |
| Makgobistad | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Sannieshof | 1 | 5 → 1 |
| Setlagole | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Zeerust | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Coligny | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Motswedi | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Ottoshoop | 0 | 1 → 0 |