Is Armour Square, Chicago Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data
Is Armour Square Safe? Crime & Safety Data
Over the last 12 months, 1,230 crimes were reported in Armour Square — about 94.9 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 84.7. There are also 325 traffic crashes in the same window and 3,166 open building violations on record nearby.
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Updated Oct 10, 2026 · Refreshes about every 48 hours.
By the numbers · Armour Square
1,230
Crimes (12 mo)
+12%vs city rate (94.9 vs 84.7 per 1k)
325
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-31%vs city avg 468
3,166
Open violations
-38%vs city avg 5,144
Crime is compared per resident (rate); counts are totals for the area. Other figures are compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.
Incident map · Armour Square
Breakdown · Armour Square
Most common crimes in Armour Square
Theft
336
Battery
198
Criminal Damage
142
Burglary
117
Deceptive Practice
102
Other
335
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Questions about Armour Square
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Armour Square?
Over the last 12 months, 1,230 crimes were reported in Armour Square — about 94.9 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 84.7.
How do I check crime at a specific Armour Square address?
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Where does this Armour Square safety data come from?
Directly from the City of Chicago and Cook County open-data portals, updated automatically.
Crimes cover the Armour Square 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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