Is Belmont Cragin Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 3,917 crimes were reported in Belmont Cragin — about 50.0 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 552 traffic crashes in the same window and 3,325 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Belmont Cragin

3,917
Crimes (12 mo)
-41%vs city rate (50.0 vs 85.4 per 1k)
552
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+17%vs city avg 473
3,325
Open violations
-2%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 · Belmont Cragin

Most common crimes in Belmont Cragin

  • Theft
    790
  • Battery
    709
  • Criminal Damage
    405
  • Assault
    359
  • Other Offense
    337
  • Other
    1,317
Show all 26 types
  • Theft790
  • Battery709
  • Criminal Damage405
  • Assault359
  • Other Offense337
  • Motor Vehicle Theft327
  • Burglary318
  • Deceptive Practice223
  • Robbery83
  • Weapons Violation76
  • Criminal Trespass73
  • Narcotics60
  • Offense Involving Children42
  • Criminal Sexual Assault25
  • Sex Offense20
  • Interference With Public Officer15
  • Liquor Law Violation12
  • Public Peace Violation10
  • Stalking9
  • Concealed Carry License Violation6
  • Intimidation6
  • Kidnapping3
  • Arson3
  • Obscenity3
  • Prostitution2
  • Homicide1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    398
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    143
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    121
  • Vacant Building - Register
    106
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed
    91
  • Other
    2,466
Show top 50 of 292 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection398
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#143
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr121
  • Vacant Building - Register106
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed91
  • Repair Exterior Wall89
  • Repair Exterior Stair82
  • Install Smoke Detectors74
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas73
  • Repair Porch System72
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance71
  • Chimney54
  • Work Not Allowed51
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid49
  • Debris, Excessive46
  • Repair Fence44
  • Repair Exterior Door42
  • Permit Required - Contractor40
  • Repair Screens37
  • File Bldg Registration37
  • Unknown36
  • Obstructions In Exit Way35
  • Repair Window Sills35
  • Maintain Window33
  • Repair Lintels31
  • Parapet30
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway29
  • Heat Unit Adequately28
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar27
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work27
  • Repair Eaves26
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling25
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition24
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.23
  • No Key To Use Exit Door23
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem23
  • Watchman23
  • Open Type Violation22
  • Permit Required21
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg21
  • Provide20
  • Safe Working Conditions19
  • Repair Roof19
  • Maintain Window Sash19
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect17
  • Chimney Capping16
  • Repair Gutter16
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated15
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows15
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors14

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    407
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    145
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How much crime is there in Belmont Cragin?

Over the last 12 months, 3,917 crimes were reported in Belmont Cragin — about 50.0 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Belmont Cragin 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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