Question 1

Is Crystal Park safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Crystalpark precinct (covering Crystal Park) recorded 987 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 — up 5.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024. 33 murders were reported. It sits in the "Low" crime-volume tier for Gauteng precincts. Nationally, it sits in the "High" crime-volume tier across all 1,170 SA precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate suburbs safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so all suburbs in this precinct share the same data.

Question 2

What is the crime rate in Crystal Park?

Accepted Answer

The Crystalpark precinct (covering Crystal Park) reported 987 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 (3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025)), including 360 violent crimes and 256 property crimes. 33 murders were reported. Crime is up 5.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Question 3

Has crime in Crystal Park increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Crystalpark precinct (covering Crystal Park) has increased 5.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024. The precinct reported 987 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Question 4

What is the most common crime in Crystal Park?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime in Crystal Park (Crystalpark precinct) is Common assault, with 124 cases reported in Apr–Dec 2025. This is followed by Aggravated robbery (123 cases).

Question 5

What police station covers Crystal Park?

Accepted Answer

Crystal Park is covered by the Crystalpark police station (SAPS). Other suburbs in this precinct include Benoni Agricultural Holdings, Chief Albert Luthuli Park, Cloverdene, Fairleads, Marister.

Question 6

Where is Crystal Park located?

Accepted Answer

Crystal Park is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. It is served by the Crystalpark SAPS police station.

Question 7

Which suburbs share crime data with Crystal Park?

Accepted Answer

Crystal Park falls within the Crystalpark police precinct, which also covers: Benoni Agricultural Holdings, Chief Albert Luthuli Park, Cloverdene, Fairleads, Marister, Petit, Vlakfontein, Zesfontein. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, so all these suburbs share the same crime statistics as Crystal Park.

Crime category	Reported count
Common assault	124
Aggravated robbery	123
Drug-related crime	104
Residential burglary	81
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	80
Theft from vehicle	74
Vehicle theft	63
Malicious damage	54

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