Is Albany Park, Chicago Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data
Is Albany Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data
Over the last 12 months, 2,102 crimes were reported in Albany Park — about 45.1 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 84.7. There are also 615 traffic crashes in the same window and 7,003 open building violations on record nearby.
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Updated Oct 11, 2026 · Refreshes about every 48 hours.
By the numbers · Albany Park
2,102
Crimes (12 mo)
-47%vs city rate (45.1 vs 84.7 per 1k)
615
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+32%vs city avg 467
7,003
Open violations
+35%vs city avg 5,181
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
Breakdown · Albany Park
Most common crimes in Albany Park
Battery
423
Theft
403
Criminal Damage
241
Assault
194
Other Offense
163
Other
678
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Questions about Albany Park
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Albany Park?
Over the last 12 months, 2,102 crimes were reported in Albany Park — about 45.1 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 84.7.
How do I check crime at a specific Albany Park address?
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Where does this Albany Park safety data come from?
Directly from the City of Chicago and Cook County open-data portals, updated automatically.
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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