Is Burnside, Chicago Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data
Is Burnside Safe? Crime & Safety Data
Over the last 12 months, 256 crimes were reported in Burnside — about 159.4 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 84.7. There are also 359 traffic crashes in the same window and 4,862 open building violations on record nearby.
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Updated Oct 10, 2026 · Refreshes about every 48 hours.
By the numbers · Burnside
256
Crimes (12 mo)
+88%vs city rate (159.4 vs 84.7 per 1k)
359
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-23%vs city avg 467
4,862
Open violations
-6%vs city avg 5,181
Crime is compared per resident (rate); counts are totals for the area. Other figures are compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.
Incident map · Burnside
Breakdown · Burnside
Most common crimes in Burnside
Battery
50
Theft
38
Criminal Damage
38
Assault
30
Other Offense
26
Other
74
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Questions about Burnside
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Burnside?
Over the last 12 months, 256 crimes were reported in Burnside — about 159.4 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 84.7.
How do I check crime at a specific Burnside address?
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Where does this Burnside safety data come from?
Directly from the City of Chicago and Cook County open-data portals, updated automatically.
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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