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Norkempark Precinct

Ekurhuleni|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Norkempark remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,476 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 16.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (700 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+79). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

Birch AcresBirchleighBirchleigh NorthChloorkopEsselen ParkNorkem ParkTerenure

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,476

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.3%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 16.7%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Norkempark has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Norkempark precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		700
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		470
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		401
Residential burglary		382
Aggravated robbery		288
Common assault		197
Theft from vehicle		186
Crimen injuria		183
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime700621+79
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs470417+53
All theft not mentioned elsewhere401425-24
Residential burglary382352+30
Aggravated robbery288332-44
Common assault197222-25
Theft from vehicle186162+24
Crimen injuria183200-17
Shoplifting157132+25
Vehicle theft112135-23
Malicious damage91104-13
Common robbery7285-13
Serious assault4960-11
Drug-related crime4880-32
Business burglary3743-6
Rape3024+6
Attempted murder1721-4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1417-3
Kidnapping1410+4
Sexual assault1315-2
Murder610-4
Culpable homicide58-3
Arson20+2
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children13-2
Abduction03-3
Contact sexual offences03-3
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
Stock-theft000
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460 crimes ↓ 4.6%

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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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