Norkempark Crime Statistics

Norkempark, Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F32/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,647

+1.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,384

per 100k

Safety Score

32/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Norkempark (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	683	25.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	501	18.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	403	15.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	395	14.9%
Common assault	contact	199	7.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	187	7.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	180	6.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	165	6.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	159	6.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	97	3.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	92	3.5%
Common robbery	contact	81	3.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	56	2.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	55	2.1%
Carjacking	contact	47	1.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	47	1.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	39	1.5%
Rape	contact	33	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	24	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	19	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	16	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	15	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.6%
Murder	contact	8	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	5	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Norkempark Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Norkempark Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Norkempark Safe?

No, Norkempark has high crime levels.

Norkempark scores 32/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Norkempark is 3,384 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Norkempark, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+10%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+1.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

26% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

28/39

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Norkempark

In 2025, Norkempark recorded 2,647 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Norkempark is Commercial Crime with 683 reported cases (25.8% of all crime in Norkempark), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 501 cases (18.9%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 403 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Norkempark has increased by 1.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Norkempark area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Norkempark?

The most reported crimes in Norkempark are Commercial Crime (683 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (501 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (403 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Norkempark compare to other areas in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)?

Norkempark has a crime rate of 3,384 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Dunnottar is safer with a rate of 395 per 100k.

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