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Norwood Precinct

Johannesburg|8 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Norwood remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,189 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 24% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (543 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-106). 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.

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Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,189

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.1%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 24%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Norwood precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		543
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		323
Common assault		223
Theft from vehicle		149
Residential burglary		126
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		117
Aggravated robbery		109
Vehicle theft		106
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime543486+57
All theft not mentioned elsewhere323429-106
Common assault223193+30
Theft from vehicle149150-1
Residential burglary126168-42
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs11794+23
Aggravated robbery109146-37
Vehicle theft10676+30
Shoplifting9868+30
Common robbery8860+28
Serious assault8693-7
Malicious damage7076-6
Drug-related crime4030+10
Business burglary3733+4
Kidnapping1418-4
Rape1328-15
Crimen injuria1216-4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition119+2
Sexual assault119+2
Culpable homicide69-3
Attempted murder311-8
Murder25-3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children20+2
Abduction000
Arson02-2
Attempted sexual offences04-4
Contact sexual offences01-1
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft000
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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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