Is Brighton Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 2,059 crimes were reported in Brighton Park — about 45.7 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 514 traffic crashes in the same window and 4,238 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Brighton Park

2,059
Crimes (12 mo)
-46%vs city rate (45.7 vs 85.4 per 1k)
514
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+9%vs city avg 473
4,238
Open violations
+25%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 · Brighton Park

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Breakdown · Brighton Park

Most common crimes in Brighton Park

  • Battery
    414
  • Theft
    353
  • Criminal Damage
    253
  • Assault
    217
  • Other Offense
    167
  • Other
    655
Show all 24 types
  • Battery414
  • Theft353
  • Criminal Damage253
  • Assault217
  • Other Offense167
  • Burglary157
  • Motor Vehicle Theft145
  • Deceptive Practice122
  • Weapons Violation47
  • Criminal Trespass46
  • Robbery40
  • Offense Involving Children24
  • Narcotics18
  • Sex Offense14
  • Criminal Sexual Assault10
  • Public Peace Violation6
  • Intimidation6
  • Homicide5
  • Arson4
  • Prostitution3
  • Stalking3
  • Interference With Public Officer3
  • Human Trafficking1
  • Liquor Law Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    322
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    188
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    188
  • Vacant Building - Register
    132
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    123
  • Other
    3,285
Show top 50 of 341 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection322
  • Repair Exterior Wall188
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#188
  • Vacant Building - Register132
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr123
  • Repair Porch System111
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas108
  • Repair Exterior Stair96
  • Install Smoke Detectors91
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance89
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed87
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid78
  • Maintain Window67
  • Permit Required - Contractor65
  • Work Not Allowed64
  • Debris, Excessive61
  • Repair Lintels57
  • Repair Window Sills56
  • Obstructions In Exit Way53
  • Repair Exterior Door44
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect43
  • Unknown40
  • Maintain Window Sash40
  • No Key To Use Exit Door36
  • Heat Unit Adequately34
  • Repair Fence33
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar33
  • Parapet31
  • Repair Roof31
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway30
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds30
  • Repair Eaves29
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling28
  • Repair Screens28
  • Chimney28
  • Repair Interior Stair System28
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows28
  • Safe Working Conditions27
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg27
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors26
  • Repair Downspout24
  • Open24
  • No Posted Address24
  • Repair Floor23
  • Permit Required23
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition23
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem23
  • Watchman23
  • Reputty Window Panes22
  • Window Repair For Air Seepage21

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    375
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    139
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Questions about Brighton Park

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How much crime is there in Brighton Park?

Over the last 12 months, 2,059 crimes were reported in Brighton Park — about 45.7 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Brighton 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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