Is Ashburn Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,907 crimes were reported in Ashburn — about 47.4 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 254 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,310 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Ashburn

1,907
Crimes (12 mo)
-44%vs city rate (47.4 vs 85.4 per 1k)
254
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-46%vs city avg 473
1,310
Open violations
-61%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 · Ashburn

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

Breakdown · Ashburn

Most common crimes in Ashburn

  • Battery
    358
  • Theft
    322
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    219
  • Criminal Damage
    217
  • Assault
    206
  • Other
    585
Show all 22 types
  • Battery358
  • Theft322
  • Motor Vehicle Theft219
  • Criminal Damage217
  • Assault206
  • Deceptive Practice171
  • Other Offense169
  • Burglary55
  • Weapons Violation44
  • Criminal Trespass36
  • Robbery30
  • Offense Involving Children18
  • Criminal Sexual Assault15
  • Sex Offense13
  • Narcotics9
  • Stalking8
  • Interference With Public Officer6
  • Public Peace Violation3
  • Obscenity3
  • Homicide2
  • Intimidation2
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1

Building violation types

  • Vacant Building - Register
    121
  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    110
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed
    62
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    48
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance
    43
  • Other
    926
Show top 50 of 210 types
  • Vacant Building - Register121
  • Arrange Premise Inspection110
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed62
  • Repair Exterior Stair48
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance43
  • Repair Fence34
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas33
  • Permit Required - Contractor29
  • Repair Exterior Wall26
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds25
  • Chimney25
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr24
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway22
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work20
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem19
  • Watchman18
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition18
  • Debris, Excessive17
  • Install Smoke Detectors16
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg16
  • Repair Window Sills14
  • Obtain Or Post Permit14
  • Repair Porch System13
  • Open13
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid13
  • Arrange For Inspection13
  • Access To Roof13
  • Repair Eaves12
  • Repair Roof12
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling11
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#11
  • Obstructions In Exit Way10
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect10
  • No Posted Address9
  • Repair Floor9
  • Maintain Window9
  • Repair Downspout9
  • Work Not Allowed8
  • Repair Exterior Door8
  • Unknown8
  • See Inspector Comments8
  • Owner Or Licensed Contractor7
  • Permit Required7
  • Heat Unit Adequately7
  • Safe Working Conditions7
  • Unapproved Heating Device7
  • Open Type Violation7
  • Repair Gutter6
  • Provide6
  • Exposed Wiring6

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    163
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    91
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How much crime is there in Ashburn?

Over the last 12 months, 1,907 crimes were reported in Ashburn — about 47.4 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Ashburn 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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