Is Calumet Heights Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,245 crimes were reported in Calumet Heights — about 95.2 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 500 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,422 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Calumet Heights

1,245
Crimes (12 mo)
+11%vs city rate (95.2 vs 85.4 per 1k)
500
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+6%vs city avg 473
1,422
Open violations
-58%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 · Calumet Heights

Most common crimes in Calumet Heights

  • Theft
    214
  • Battery
    203
  • Criminal Damage
    174
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    172
  • Assault
    125
  • Other
    357
Show all 25 types
  • Theft214
  • Battery203
  • Criminal Damage174
  • Motor Vehicle Theft172
  • Assault125
  • Other Offense83
  • Deceptive Practice73
  • Burglary52
  • Weapons Violation39
  • Robbery24
  • Criminal Trespass22
  • Criminal Sexual Assault14
  • Narcotics13
  • Sex Offense9
  • Offense Involving Children7
  • Homicide5
  • Arson4
  • Intimidation3
  • Liquor Law Violation2
  • Stalking2
  • Obscenity1
  • Human Trafficking1
  • Kidnapping1
  • Public Peace Violation1
  • Interference With Public Officer1

Building violation types

  • Vacant Building - Register
    92
  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    85
  • Repair Porch System
    47
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    45
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance
    43
  • Other
    1,110
Show top 50 of 218 types
  • Vacant Building - Register92
  • Arrange Premise Inspection85
  • Repair Porch System47
  • Repair Exterior Wall45
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance43
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#38
  • Repair Eaves32
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway31
  • Chimney27
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds27
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed27
  • Repair Exterior Stair26
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas26
  • Repair Fence24
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr21
  • Repair Roof20
  • Install Smoke Detectors20
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling19
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem19
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition18
  • Watchman18
  • Maintain Window17
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg17
  • Arrange For Inspection16
  • Repair Gutter15
  • Repair Lintels14
  • Permit Required - Contractor14
  • Unknown14
  • Access To Roof14
  • Debris, Excessive14
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva14
  • See Inspector Comments13
  • Obstructions In Exit Way13
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid13
  • Repair Exterior Door13
  • Repair Window Sills13
  • Obtain Or Post Permit11
  • No Posted Address10
  • Repair Or Replace9
  • Provide9
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch9
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High9
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows8
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect8
  • Parapet8
  • Maint Platform Lift8
  • Flaky Interior Paint8
  • Stop Leaking Water7
  • Chimney Capping7
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware7

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    352
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    148
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Questions about Calumet Heights

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How much crime is there in Calumet Heights?

Over the last 12 months, 1,245 crimes were reported in Calumet Heights — about 95.2 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Calumet Heights 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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