Is Burnside Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 253 crimes were reported in Burnside — about 160.7 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 336 traffic crashes in the same window and 3,523 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Burnside

253
Crimes (12 mo)
+88%vs city rate (160.7 vs 85.4 per 1k)
336
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-29%vs city avg 473
3,523
Open violations
+4%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 · Burnside

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Breakdown · Burnside

Most common crimes in Burnside

  • Battery
    50
  • Theft
    45
  • Criminal Damage
    35
  • Assault
    27
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    27
  • Other
    69
Show all 15 types
  • Battery50
  • Theft45
  • Criminal Damage35
  • Assault27
  • Motor Vehicle Theft27
  • Other Offense24
  • Deceptive Practice14
  • Burglary8
  • Weapons Violation6
  • Robbery6
  • Narcotics5
  • Stalking2
  • Criminal Trespass2
  • Interference With Public Officer1
  • Obscenity1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    257
  • Vacant Building - Register
    225
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    123
  • Repair Porch System
    88
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    87
  • Other
    2,743
Show top 50 of 307 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection257
  • Vacant Building - Register225
  • Repair Exterior Wall123
  • Repair Porch System88
  • Repair Exterior Stair87
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas84
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance79
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed70
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#66
  • Repair Eaves62
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr54
  • Install Smoke Detectors52
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition52
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem52
  • Watchman52
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg52
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds51
  • Heat Unit Adequately45
  • Maintain Window44
  • Repair Fence44
  • Repair Exterior Door42
  • Debris, Excessive42
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid41
  • File Bldg Registration41
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway40
  • Parapet39
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling37
  • Chimney37
  • Obtain Or Post Permit35
  • Repair Window Sills34
  • Repair Roof33
  • Safe Working Conditions32
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect32
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors29
  • Permit Required - Contractor29
  • Supply Hot Wtr Min Temp 120deg28
  • Repair Lintels27
  • Repair Gutter26
  • Repair Downspout26
  • Unapproved Heating Device26
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows26
  • Repair Floor25
  • Obstructions In Exit Way24
  • Repair Screens22
  • No Posted Address22
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar22
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva21
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High21
  • Chimney Capping20
  • Work Not Allowed20

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    215
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    121
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How much crime is there in Burnside?

Over the last 12 months, 253 crimes were reported in Burnside — about 160.7 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Burnside 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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