Is Albany Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 2,123 crimes were reported in Albany Park — about 45.5 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 623 traffic crashes in the same window and 4,786 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Albany Park

2,123
Crimes (12 mo)
-47%vs city rate (45.5 vs 85.4 per 1k)
623
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+32%vs city avg 473
4,786
Open violations
+41%vs city avg 3,384

Crime is compared per resident (rate); counts are totals for the area. Other figures are compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Incident map · Albany Park

Outline shows the Albany Park community area. Search an address for block-level detail.

Breakdown · Albany Park

Most common crimes in Albany Park

  • Theft
    415
  • Battery
    403
  • Criminal Damage
    255
  • Assault
    185
  • Other Offense
    182
  • Other
    683
Show all 23 types
  • Theft415
  • Battery403
  • Criminal Damage255
  • Assault185
  • Other Offense182
  • Deceptive Practice165
  • Burglary154
  • Motor Vehicle Theft125
  • Criminal Trespass58
  • Robbery36
  • Narcotics32
  • Weapons Violation32
  • Prostitution16
  • Criminal Sexual Assault16
  • Sex Offense15
  • Offense Involving Children11
  • Intimidation5
  • Stalking5
  • Public Peace Violation4
  • Liquor Law Violation4
  • Interference With Public Officer3
  • Homicide1
  • Arson1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    510
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    212
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    179
  • Repair Porch System
    174
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work
    121
  • Other
    3,590
Show top 50 of 303 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection510
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#212
  • Repair Exterior Wall179
  • Repair Porch System174
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work121
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr100
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance98
  • Install Smoke Detectors98
  • Parapet95
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas93
  • Repair Exterior Stair89
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar83
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed82
  • Repair Window Sills79
  • Chimney77
  • Debris, Excessive74
  • File Bldg Registration73
  • Repair Exterior Door72
  • Repair Fence65
  • Repair Lintels58
  • Vacant Building - Register55
  • Work Not Allowed54
  • Maintain Window52
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling49
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid48
  • Repair Screens47
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware45
  • Heat Unit Adequately44
  • Permit Required - Contractor43
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway43
  • Obstructions In Exit Way42
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows41
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.40
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors38
  • See Inspector Comments33
  • Repair Eaves33
  • Maintain Window Sash33
  • Repair****************33
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High32
  • Chimney Capping30
  • Repair Roof29
  • Open28
  • Repair Cornice28
  • Roaches27
  • No Posted Address25
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect24
  • Inspect Construction Work24
  • Repair Exterior Door Frame23
  • Unknown22
  • Remove22

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    482
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    141
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Questions about Albany Park

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How much crime is there in Albany Park?

Over the last 12 months, 2,123 crimes were reported in Albany Park — about 45.5 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Albany Park community area (the boundary outlined on the map), over the last 12 months. Traffic crashes and open building violations are counted within roughly a half-mile of the center. Crime is compared per resident (rate), so a large, busy area can have a high total but an average or below-average rate; crash and violation counts are compared to the typical Chicago neighborhood. Source: City of Chicago & Cook County open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.

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