Norkem Park CPF Sector 1 is a community-powered safety structure committed to protecting and uplifting the neighbourhood we call home.
Working alongside SAPS, private security, neighbourhood groups, and our residents, we strive to build a sector where safety, visibility, and unity come first.
A Community Policing Forum (CPF) is designed to strengthen cooperation between the community and SAPS. Its features ensure that residents have a voice, play an active role in crime prevention, and work together with law-enforcement partners to create safer neighbourhoods.
Sector 1 represents all residents within our boundaries—homeowners, complexes, businesses, schools, religious institutions, and community groups within Birchleigh, Edleen and Van Riebeeck Park.
Our CPF ensures that the voices and concerns of Sector 1 residents are heard, acknowledged, and acted upon when shaping safety priorities.
Sector 1 works side by side with Norkem Park SAPS. Through regular communication and operational cooperation, we:
Share crime patterns and concerns
Support sector policing plans
Assist SAPS during operations and emergencies
Provide eyes and ears across the sector
This partnership strengthens policing effectiveness and improves safety for everyone.
Patrollers are the heartbeat of our CPF. These volunteers are residents of Sector 1 who proudly give their time to help protect the community.
Our patrollers:
Conduct visible vehicle and foot patrols
Report suspicious activity and potential threats
Assist SAPS during incidents and road accidents
Support residents during emergencies
Provide additional visibility during peak crime times
Uphold professionalism, discipline, and community respect
Highly committed and trained in safety protocols, our patrollers serve as a trusted presence in our community—day and night.
Norkem Park CPF Sector 1 launches and supports initiatives that target the unique safety challenges in our area.
These include:
School visibility and scholar safety support
Hotspot patrols and targeted operations
Support during load-shedding when crime risks increase
Assistance to vulnerable residents, such as the elderly
Collaboration with neighbourhood groups, businesses, and security companies
Every project aims to make Sector 1 safer, more connected, and more resilient.
Clear communication is one of our biggest strengths.
Sector 1 maintains:
Active safety WhatsApp groups
Real-time alerts for incidents and suspicious activity
Community awareness messages and safety tips
Feedback channels for residents
This ensures that information flows quickly, accurately, and responsibly.
Sector 1 follows the national CPF guidelines, ensuring that our operations remain:
Community-driven
Non-political
Transparent
Based on elected leadership and clear roles
We keep residents informed, encourage participation, and welcome new volunteers.
To maintain high standards, Sector 1 patrollers receive continuous training in:
Radio communication
Observation and reporting
Basic first aid (8x Level 3 patrollers)
Incident handling
SAPS cooperation and protocol
Safety and professionalism
This ensures that Sector 1 patrollers operate safely, effectively, and responsibly.
We are inclusive, united, and driven by a shared goal:
To make Sector 1 a safe, supportive, and proud place to live.
We are proud to have our own successful initiatives, supporting elderly, people in need and cleaning of our suburbs.
Join us and help make a difference in someone's life!
Public statistics available about Birchleigh, Edleen and Van Riebeeck Park
Households (2011): 3,645
Area: 4.46 km²
Population density ≈ 2,414 people / km²
Gender split (2011): ~52% female / 48% male.
Based on Census 2011
Population (2011): 4,798
Households (2011): 1,647
Area: 1.82 km²
Population density ≈ 2,639 people / km²
Gender split (2011): ~51% female / 49% male.
Based on Census 2011
Population (2011): 7,431
Households (2011): 2,197
Area: 3.90 km²
Population density ≈ 1,906 people / km²
Gender split (2011): ~53% female / 47% male
Based on Census 2011
