Is Archer Heights Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,028 crimes were reported in Archer Heights — about 77.0 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 616 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,964 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Archer Heights

1,028
Crimes (12 mo)
-10%vs city rate (77.0 vs 85.4 per 1k)
616
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+30%vs city avg 473
1,964
Open violations
-42%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 · Archer Heights

Outline shows the Archer Heights community area. Search an address for block-level detail.

Breakdown · Archer Heights

Most common crimes in Archer Heights

  • Theft
    360
  • Battery
    127
  • Criminal Damage
    83
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    78
  • Deceptive Practice
    75
  • Other
    305
Show all 22 types
  • Theft360
  • Battery127
  • Criminal Damage83
  • Motor Vehicle Theft78
  • Deceptive Practice75
  • Assault72
  • Other Offense71
  • Burglary58
  • Robbery21
  • Criminal Trespass19
  • Weapons Violation17
  • Narcotics10
  • Offense Involving Children6
  • Criminal Sexual Assault6
  • Interference With Public Officer6
  • Sex Offense5
  • Stalking5
  • Public Peace Violation4
  • Homicide2
  • Intimidation1
  • Prostitution1
  • Liquor Law Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    185
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    94
  • Vacant Building - Register
    88
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    69
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    59
  • Other
    1,469
Show top 50 of 234 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection185
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr94
  • Vacant Building - Register88
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#69
  • Repair Exterior Wall59
  • Repair Exterior Stair49
  • Work Not Allowed48
  • Install Smoke Detectors45
  • Permit Required - Contractor43
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed41
  • Repair Window Sills35
  • Repair Lintels34
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect32
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas32
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid31
  • Repair Porch System27
  • Chimney26
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance24
  • Arrange For Inspection24
  • Repair Exterior Door23
  • Access To Roof21
  • Obstructions In Exit Way20
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work19
  • Heat Unit Adequately18
  • Permit Required18
  • Repair Interior Stair System18
  • Provide17
  • Unknown16
  • Chimney Capping16
  • File Bldg Registration16
  • See Inspector Comments15
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway15
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition15
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem15
  • Watchman15
  • Repair Fence14
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated14
  • Debris, Excessive14
  • Open Type Violation13
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar12
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg12
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors11
  • Maintain Window11
  • Open11
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.11
  • No Key To Use Exit Door11
  • Owner Or Licensed Contractor10
  • Repair Roof10
  • Repair Eaves10
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva9

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    451
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    165
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Questions about Archer Heights

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How much crime is there in Archer Heights?

Over the last 12 months, 1,028 crimes were reported in Archer Heights — about 77.0 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Archer Heights 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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