Is Avalon Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,009 crimes were reported in Avalon Park — about 105.8 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 339 traffic crashes in the same window and 2,470 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Avalon Park

1,009
Crimes (12 mo)
+24%vs city rate (105.8 vs 85.4 per 1k)
339
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-28%vs city avg 473
2,470
Open violations
-27%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.

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Breakdown · Avalon Park

Most common crimes in Avalon Park

  • Battery
    190
  • Theft
    156
  • Criminal Damage
    146
  • Assault
    121
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    97
  • Other
    299
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  • Battery190
  • Theft156
  • Criminal Damage146
  • Assault121
  • Motor Vehicle Theft97
  • Deceptive Practice61
  • Other Offense61
  • Burglary60
  • Robbery32
  • Weapons Violation17
  • Narcotics16
  • Criminal Trespass16
  • Criminal Sexual Assault9
  • Offense Involving Children7
  • Arson4
  • Homicide4
  • Sex Offense4
  • Interference With Public Officer3
  • Obscenity1
  • Stalking1
  • Intimidation1
  • Public Peace Violation1
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1

Building violation types

  • Vacant Building - Register
    155
  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    131
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    105
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance
    71
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    62
  • Other
    1,946
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  • Vacant Building - Register155
  • Arrange Premise Inspection131
  • Repair Exterior Wall105
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance71
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr62
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed60
  • Repair Porch System56
  • Chimney54
  • Repair Exterior Stair53
  • Debris, Excessive50
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas47
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds44
  • Repair Fence43
  • Repair Eaves38
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition37
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem37
  • Watchman37
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect36
  • Install Smoke Detectors33
  • Repair Roof32
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg32
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway30
  • See Inspector Comments30
  • Parapet29
  • Repair Lintels29
  • Maintain Window27
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#27
  • Repair Window Sills26
  • Repair Exterior Door25
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work25
  • Obtain Or Post Permit24
  • Repair Gutter23
  • Obstructions In Exit Way23
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling22
  • Permit Required - Contractor22
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid21
  • Repair Gutter &Amp; Downspout17
  • Provide17
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar16
  • Flaky Interior Paint15
  • Chimney Capping14
  • Permit Required14
  • File Bldg Registration14
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.13
  • Repair / Rebuild Shed13
  • Submit For Approval Plans13
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows12
  • No Posted Address12
  • Work Not Allowed12
  • Arrange For Inspection12

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    214
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    125
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How much crime is there in Avalon Park?

Over the last 12 months, 1,009 crimes were reported in Avalon Park — about 105.8 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Avalon 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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