Is Chatham Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 4,984 crimes were reported in Chatham — about 160.7 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 497 traffic crashes in the same window and 3,373 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Chatham

4,984
Crimes (12 mo)
+88%vs city rate (160.7 vs 85.4 per 1k)
497
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+5%vs city avg 473
3,373
Open violations
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 · Chatham

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Breakdown · Chatham

Most common crimes in Chatham

  • Battery
    1,080
  • Theft
    921
  • Criminal Damage
    590
  • Assault
    563
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    400
  • Other
    1,430
Show all 26 types
  • Battery1,080
  • Theft921
  • Criminal Damage590
  • Assault563
  • Motor Vehicle Theft400
  • Other Offense395
  • Burglary219
  • Deceptive Practice207
  • Robbery165
  • Criminal Trespass104
  • Weapons Violation99
  • Narcotics73
  • Offense Involving Children34
  • Interference With Public Officer27
  • Criminal Sexual Assault25
  • Public Peace Violation20
  • Sex Offense18
  • Arson14
  • Homicide13
  • Stalking11
  • Gambling1
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1
  • Human Trafficking1
  • Kidnapping1
  • Liquor Law Violation1
  • Intimidation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    284
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    126
  • Repair Porch System
    110
  • Vacant Building - Register
    104
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance
    81
  • Other
    2,668
Show top 50 of 288 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection284
  • Repair Exterior Wall126
  • Repair Porch System110
  • Vacant Building - Register104
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance81
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed75
  • Repair Exterior Stair71
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas69
  • Repair Window Sills64
  • Heat Unit Adequately64
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#64
  • Install Smoke Detectors63
  • Parapet56
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling52
  • File Bldg Registration50
  • Chimney49
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors44
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr44
  • Repair Exterior Door43
  • Maintain Window42
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid42
  • Obstructions In Exit Way41
  • Safe Working Conditions38
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway36
  • Debris, Excessive35
  • Unapproved Heating Device35
  • Repair Eaves34
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds33
  • Repair Lintels30
  • Repair Fence28
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect25
  • Repair Cornice24
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High24
  • Permit Required - Contractor24
  • Flaky Interior Paint24
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows23
  • Repair Roof23
  • Repair Gutter23
  • Supply Hot Wtr Min Temp 120deg21
  • Repair Or Replace20
  • Defective Fixtures20
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem20
  • No Posted Address19
  • Fire Extngshr Recharge &Amp; Tag19
  • Provide19
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition19
  • Watchman19
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg19
  • Stop Leaking Water18
  • Repair Screens18

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    331
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    166
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Questions about Chatham

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How much crime is there in Chatham?

Over the last 12 months, 4,984 crimes were reported in Chatham — about 160.7 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Chatham 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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