Is Andersonville Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 839 crimes were reported near the center of Andersonville — about 51.4 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 483 traffic crashes in the same window and 3,079 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Andersonville

839
Crimes (12 mo)
-40%vs city rate (51.4 vs 85.4 per 1k)
483
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+2%vs city avg 473
3,079
Open violations
-9%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 · Andersonville

Circle shows roughly a half-mile around the center of Andersonville. Search an address for block-level detail.

Breakdown · Andersonville

Most common crimes in Andersonville

  • Theft
    319
  • Deceptive Practice
    95
  • Battery
    94
  • Assault
    59
  • Criminal Damage
    57
  • Other
    215
Show all 20 types
  • Theft319
  • Deceptive Practice95
  • Battery94
  • Assault59
  • Criminal Damage57
  • Burglary48
  • Motor Vehicle Theft44
  • Other Offense39
  • Criminal Trespass30
  • Robbery21
  • Offense Involving Children9
  • Narcotics4
  • Criminal Sexual Assault4
  • Sex Offense4
  • Weapons Violation4
  • Public Indecency2
  • Public Peace Violation2
  • Stalking2
  • Liquor Law Violation1
  • Obscenity1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    300
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    133
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    129
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work
    99
  • Repair Porch System
    91
  • Other
    2,327
Show top 50 of 305 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection300
  • Repair Exterior Wall133
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#129
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work99
  • Repair Porch System91
  • Repair Exterior Stair66
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr64
  • Arrange For Inspection59
  • Repair Lintels57
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.56
  • Access To Roof54
  • Parapet53
  • File Bldg Registration51
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar50
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva46
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance45
  • Install Smoke Detectors41
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed40
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva37
  • Maintain Window36
  • Repair Window Sills32
  • Chimney32
  • Open Type Violation32
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect31
  • Vacant Building - Register31
  • Open30
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling29
  • Obstructions In Exit Way28
  • Heat Unit Adequately28
  • Unknown28
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas27
  • Repair Cornice27
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High27
  • See Inspector Comments27
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway26
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid24
  • Debris, Excessive24
  • Permit Required - Contractor23
  • Work Not Allowed22
  • Provide22
  • Repair Exterior Door22
  • Parapet &Amp; Coping19
  • Repair Eaves18
  • Flaky Interior Paint18
  • Arrange Permit Insp.16
  • Repair Fence15
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds15
  • Repair Roof15
  • Maintain Window Sash15
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated14

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    369
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    114
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How much crime is there in Andersonville?

Over the last 12 months, 839 crimes were reported near the center of Andersonville — about 51.4 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover an approximate half-mile area around the center of Andersonville (the circle on the map), since Andersonville is not an official community area, over the last 12 months. 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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