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Van Riebeeck Park Crime Statistics

Norkempark Precinct |Ekurhuleni
Full year (2025-2026) SAPS Data Report error

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Van Riebeeck Park is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Norkempark precinct area (covering Van Riebeeck Park) remained stable vs FY 2024-25, with 3,476 reported crimes in FY 2025-26, 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

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,476

2025-2026 · Full year

vs FY 2024-25

→ 0.3%

no change vs FY 2024-25

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 16.7%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Norkempark precinct area (covering Van Riebeeck Park) has been relatively stable vs FY 2024-25 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 11% above provincial median
Contact crime: 36% below provincial median
Property crime: 75% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs FY 2024-25 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

6

↓ 40% vs FY 2024-25

Violent crime

672

↓ 12.6% vs FY 2024-25

Property crime

717

↑ 3.6% vs FY 2024-25

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,087

↑ 3.1% vs FY 2024-25

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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Other precincts in Ekurhuleni

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Dunnottar

403 crimes → 1.9%

Devon

460 crimes ↓ 4.6%

OR Tambo International Airport

825 crimes → 1.2%

Zonkizizwe

911 crimes ↓ 7.7%

Sebenza

1,160 crimes ↑ 2.2%

Reigerpark

1,329 crimes → 0.1%
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Other suburbs served by Norkempark police station

8 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Van Riebeeck Park.

Birch AcresBirchleighBirchleigh NorthChloorkopEsselen ParkNorkem ParkTerenure
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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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