Is Bronzeville Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 2,825 crimes were reported in Bronzeville — about 129.9 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 297 traffic crashes in the same window and 2,105 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Bronzeville

2,825
Crimes (12 mo)
+52%vs city rate (129.9 vs 85.4 per 1k)
297
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-37%vs city avg 473
2,105
Open violations
-38%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 · Bronzeville

Most common crimes in Bronzeville

  • Theft
    642
  • Battery
    461
  • Criminal Damage
    389
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    389
  • Assault
    242
  • Other
    702
Show all 22 types
  • Theft642
  • Battery461
  • Criminal Damage389
  • Motor Vehicle Theft389
  • Assault242
  • Other Offense170
  • Deceptive Practice129
  • Burglary124
  • Criminal Trespass59
  • Weapons Violation56
  • Robbery56
  • Narcotics27
  • Criminal Sexual Assault25
  • Offense Involving Children16
  • Sex Offense15
  • Interference With Public Officer9
  • Public Peace Violation6
  • Homicide4
  • Concealed Carry License Violation3
  • Liquor Law Violation1
  • Stalking1
  • Obscenity1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    139
  • Vacant Building - Register
    66
  • Repair Porch System
    63
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    63
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    57
  • Other
    1,717
Show top 50 of 283 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection139
  • Vacant Building - Register66
  • Repair Porch System63
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#63
  • Repair Exterior Wall57
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr56
  • Repair Exterior Stair56
  • Unknown48
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar33
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas31
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva28
  • Provide27
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work27
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva26
  • Install Smoke Detectors26
  • Debris, Excessive26
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling24
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High24
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance23
  • Repair Exterior Door23
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid23
  • Parapet22
  • Repair Fence22
  • See Inspector Comments22
  • Obstructions In Exit Way21
  • File Bldg Registration21
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.20
  • Arrange For Inspection19
  • Heat Unit Adequately19
  • Maintain Window19
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect18
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition18
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem18
  • Permit Required - Contractor18
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg18
  • Watchman17
  • Open16
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds16
  • Repair Balcony15
  • Licensed Bonded Plmbg Contrctr15
  • Defective Fixtures14
  • Repair Interior Stair System13
  • No Posted Address13
  • Safe Working Conditions12
  • Repair Lintels12
  • Exposed Wiring12
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway11
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows11
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors11
  • Open Type Violation11

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    208
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    89
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Questions about Bronzeville

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How much crime is there in Bronzeville?

Over the last 12 months, 2,825 crimes were reported in Bronzeville — about 129.9 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Bronzeville 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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