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Ebony Park Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error

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Ebony Park is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Ivory Park precinct area (covering Ebony Park) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 4,835 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 8.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (686 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+121). 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

Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

4,835

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.1%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 8.4%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Ivory Park precinct area (covering Ebony Park) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 146% above provincial median
Contact crime: 184% above provincial median
Property crime: 86% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

131

↑ 4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

2,267

↓ 2.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

576

↑ 2.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,992

↓ 0.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ivory Park precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery
686
Serious assault
603
Drug-related crime
512
Common assault
480
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
466
Malicious damage
292
Residential burglary
255
Robbery at residential premises
189
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Other suburbs served by Ivory Park police station

4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Ebony Park.

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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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