Theft from Vehicles in Ngaka Modiri Molema
SAPS definition: “Theft out of or from motor vehicle consists of the unlawful and intentional removal of parts, accessories or equipment, that form part of a motor vehicle, or articles in or on the vehicle.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 136 theft from vehicles cases across 18 Ngaka Modiri Molema precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 13.3% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 16% of the North West's 864 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is theft from vehicles rising or falling in Ngaka Modiri Molema?
Which Ngaka Modiri Molema precincts report the most theft from vehicles?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mahikeng | 49 | 45 → 49 |
| Mmabatho | 17 | 25 → 17 |
| Zeerust | 13 | 7 → 13 |
| Itsoseng | 12 | 5 → 12 |
| Lichtenburg | 9 | 15 → 9 |
| Ottosdal | 9 | 3 → 9 |
| Lomanyaneng | 8 | 2 → 8 |
| Delareyville | 4 | 4 → 4 |
| Lehurutshe | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Madibogo | 3 | 1 → 3 |
| Biesiesvlei | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Atamelang | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Coligny | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Groot Marico | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Makgobistad | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Mareetsane | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Motswedi | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Setlagole | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Nietverdiend | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Sannieshof | 0 | 2 → 0 |