Norwood Crime Statistics

The Madeira precinct (covering Norwood) recorded 3,231 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — up 14.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 35 murders were reported. It sits in the "Very High" crime-volume tier for Eastern Cape precincts. Nationally, it sits in the "Very High" crime-volume tier across all 1,173 SA precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate suburbs safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so all suburbs in this precinct share the same data.

The Madeira precinct (covering Norwood) reported 3,231 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, including 814 violent crimes and 466 property crimes. 35 murders were reported. Crime is up 14.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime in the Madeira precinct (covering Norwood) has increased 14.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 3,231 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

The most frequently reported crime in Norwood (Madeira precinct) is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, with 718 cases reported in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. This is followed by Commercial crime (461 cases).

Norwood is covered by the Madeira police station (SAPS). Other suburbs in this precinct include Madeira, Northcrest.

Norwood is a suburb in OR Tambo, Eastern Cape. It is served by the Madeira SAPS police station.

Norwood falls within the Madeira police precinct, which also covers: Madeira, Northcrest. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, so all these suburbs share the same crime statistics as Norwood.