Is Bucktown Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,055 crimes were reported near the center of Bucktown — about 63.9 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 481 traffic crashes in the same window and 3,225 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Bucktown

1,055
Crimes (12 mo)
-25%vs city rate (63.9 vs 85.4 per 1k)
481
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+2%vs city avg 473
3,225
Open violations
-5%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 · Bucktown

Circle shows roughly a half-mile around the center of Bucktown. Search an address for block-level detail.

Breakdown · Bucktown

Most common crimes in Bucktown

  • Theft
    383
  • Burglary
    120
  • Criminal Damage
    117
  • Battery
    91
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    89
  • Other
    255
Show all 21 types
  • Theft383
  • Burglary120
  • Criminal Damage117
  • Battery91
  • Motor Vehicle Theft89
  • Deceptive Practice83
  • Other Offense45
  • Assault45
  • Robbery26
  • Criminal Trespass20
  • Sex Offense9
  • Narcotics7
  • Weapons Violation6
  • Stalking5
  • Offense Involving Children3
  • Interference With Public Officer1
  • Criminal Sexual Assault1
  • Public Indecency1
  • Arson1
  • Public Peace Violation1
  • Homicide1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    284
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    174
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work
    144
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva
    139
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    126
  • Other
    2,358
Show top 50 of 278 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection284
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#174
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work144
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva139
  • Repair Exterior Wall126
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr108
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva106
  • Repair Exterior Stair87
  • Repair Porch System83
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.81
  • File Bldg Registration63
  • Vacant Building - Register58
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar46
  • Open42
  • Open Type Violation40
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect36
  • Maintain Window36
  • Parapet36
  • Permit Required - Contractor35
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance33
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High32
  • See Inspector Comments32
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas31
  • Unknown31
  • Arrange For Inspection30
  • Repair Lintels30
  • Install Smoke Detectors29
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway29
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed29
  • Debris, Excessive26
  • Repair Exterior Door25
  • Arrange Permit Insp.25
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid24
  • Repair Window Sills24
  • Access To Roof24
  • Repair Fence23
  • Repair Eaves22
  • Chimney22
  • Obstructions In Exit Way22
  • Send Ex. Metal Letter21
  • Work Not Allowed20
  • Repair Cornice20
  • Remove20
  • Provide19
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling17
  • Repair Roof17
  • Install Door Viewing Device17
  • No Posted Address17
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds16
  • Flaky Interior Paint16

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    373
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    108
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Questions about Bucktown

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How much crime is there in Bucktown?

Over the last 12 months, 1,055 crimes were reported near the center of Bucktown — about 63.9 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover an approximate half-mile area around the center of Bucktown (the circle on the map), since Bucktown is not an official community area, over the last 12 months. 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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