Is Avondale Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 2,178 crimes were reported in Avondale — about 61.4 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 594 traffic crashes in the same window and 3,294 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Avondale

2,178
Crimes (12 mo)
-28%vs city rate (61.4 vs 85.4 per 1k)
594
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+26%vs city avg 473
3,294
Open violations
-3%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 · Avondale

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Breakdown · Avondale

Most common crimes in Avondale

  • Theft
    726
  • Battery
    279
  • Criminal Damage
    241
  • Burglary
    235
  • Assault
    143
  • Other
    554
Show all 23 types
  • Theft726
  • Battery279
  • Criminal Damage241
  • Burglary235
  • Assault143
  • Deceptive Practice142
  • Motor Vehicle Theft131
  • Other Offense117
  • Criminal Trespass60
  • Robbery36
  • Weapons Violation16
  • Narcotics15
  • Sex Offense7
  • Offense Involving Children7
  • Criminal Sexual Assault6
  • Homicide4
  • Interference With Public Officer3
  • Arson3
  • Liquor Law Violation2
  • Public Peace Violation2
  • Obscenity1
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1
  • Other Narcotic Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    355
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    164
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    116
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    110
  • Repair Porch System
    101
  • Other
    2,448
Show top 50 of 286 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection355
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#164
  • Repair Exterior Wall116
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr110
  • Repair Porch System101
  • Repair Exterior Stair78
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed74
  • Install Smoke Detectors72
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.57
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance56
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas55
  • Vacant Building - Register52
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid49
  • Parapet47
  • Work Not Allowed47
  • Debris, Excessive44
  • Repair Exterior Door38
  • Permit Required - Contractor37
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway36
  • Repair Fence35
  • Maintain Window35
  • Open34
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar33
  • Repair Lintels31
  • Arrange For Inspection31
  • Chimney30
  • Repair Roof29
  • Repair Eaves29
  • Repair Window Sills28
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect28
  • Obstructions In Exit Way28
  • Access To Roof28
  • File Bldg Registration27
  • Repair Screens26
  • Open Type Violation25
  • Heat Unit Adequately25
  • No Key To Use Exit Door25
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva24
  • Maintain Window Sash23
  • Send Ex. Metal Letter23
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling21
  • See Inspector Comments21
  • Repair Gutter &Amp; Downspout18
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds18
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High18
  • No Posted Address18
  • Repair Coping17
  • Repair Gutter17
  • Rats17
  • Repair Interior Stair System17

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    432
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    162
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Questions about Avondale

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How much crime is there in Avondale?

Over the last 12 months, 2,178 crimes were reported in Avondale — about 61.4 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Avondale 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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