Norwood Crime Statistics

Norwood, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C54/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,604

-4.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,870

per 100k

Safety Score

54/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Norwood (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	517	32.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	325	20.3%
Common assault	contact	227	14.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	136	8.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	131	8.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	113	7.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	104	6.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	92	5.7%
Common robbery	contact	84	5.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	84	5.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	72	4.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	49	3.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	2.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	37	2.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	27	1.7%
Rape	contact	17	1.1%
Carjacking	contact	16	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	15	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.2%
Murder	contact	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Norwood Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Norwood Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Norwood Safe?

Norwood has moderate safety levels.

Norwood scores 54/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Norwood is 1,870 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Norwood, especially at night.

vs National Average

-39%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

32% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

7/42

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Norwood

In 2025, Norwood recorded 1,604 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Norwood is Commercial Crime with 517 reported cases (32.2% of all crime in Norwood), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 325 cases (20.3%) and Common assault at 227 cases (14.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Norwood has decreased by 4.7%, a positive sign for the Norwood community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Norwood?

The most reported crimes in Norwood are Commercial Crime (517 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (325 cases), Common assault (227 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Norwood compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Norwood has a crime rate of 1,870 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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