Rape in Ngaka Modiri Molema
SAPS recorded 144 rape cases across 23 Ngaka Modiri Molema precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 8.3% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 22% of the North West's 645 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in Ngaka Modiri Molema?
Which Ngaka Modiri Molema precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 23 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 | 25 | 27 → 25 |
| Lomanyaneng | 19 | 18 → 19 |
| Lichtenburg | 15 | 18 → 15 |
| Mahikeng | 14 | 8 → 14 |
| Setlagole | 11 | 6 → 11 |
| Delareyville | 8 | 8 → 8 |
| Lehurutshe | 6 | 12 → 6 |
| Ottosdal | 6 | 6 → 6 |
| Atamelang | 5 | 3 → 5 |
| Coligny | 5 | 4 → 5 |
| Itsoseng | 4 | 10 → 4 |
| Zeerust | 4 | 7 → 4 |
| Madibogo | 3 | 6 → 3 |
| Mooifontein | 3 | 0 → 3 |
| Sannieshof | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Groot Marico | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Makgobistad | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Motswedi | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Nietverdiend | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Tshidilamolomo | 2 | 6 → 2 |
| Biesiesvlei | 1 | 5 → 1 |
| Mareetsane | 1 | 4 → 1 |
| Ottoshoop | 1 | 1 → 1 |