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.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 136 theft from vehicles cases, up 13.3% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
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?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Ngaka Modiri Molema precincts report the most theft from vehicles?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, 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 | +8.9% |
| Mmabatho | 17 | -32% |
| Zeerust | 13 | +85.7% |
| Itsoseng | 12 | +140% |
| Lichtenburg | 9 | -40% |
| Ottosdal | 9 | +200% |
| Lomanyaneng | 8 | +300% |
| Delareyville | 4 | 0% |
| Lehurutshe | 3 | 0% |
| Madibogo | 3 | +200% |
| Biesiesvlei | 2 | 0% |
| Atamelang | 1 | 0% |
| Coligny | 1 | -50% |
| Groot Marico | 1 | -66.7% |
| Makgobistad | 1 | 0% |
| Mareetsane | 1 | 0% |
| Motswedi | 1 | 0% |
| Setlagole | 1 | 0% |
| Nietverdiend | 0 | -100% |
| Sannieshof | 0 | -100% |