Is Chicago Lawn Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 4,465 crimes were reported in Chicago Lawn — about 80.3 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 553 traffic crashes in the same window and 9,322 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Chicago Lawn

4,465
Crimes (12 mo)
-6%vs city rate (80.3 vs 85.4 per 1k)
553
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+17%vs city avg 473
9,322
Open violations
+175%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 · Chicago Lawn

Most common crimes in Chicago Lawn

  • Battery
    1,001
  • Theft
    632
  • Criminal Damage
    508
  • Assault
    490
  • Other Offense
    398
  • Other
    1,436
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  • Battery1,001
  • Theft632
  • Criminal Damage508
  • Assault490
  • Other Offense398
  • Motor Vehicle Theft314
  • Deceptive Practice254
  • Narcotics202
  • Burglary144
  • Weapons Violation123
  • Robbery103
  • Criminal Trespass98
  • Criminal Sexual Assault42
  • Offense Involving Children33
  • Interference With Public Officer29
  • Sex Offense28
  • Stalking22
  • Arson15
  • Public Peace Violation11
  • Homicide8
  • Human Trafficking3
  • Obscenity3
  • Concealed Carry License Violation3
  • Intimidation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    637
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    365
  • Vacant Building - Register
    274
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    262
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas
    230
  • Other
    7,554
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  • Arrange Premise Inspection637
  • Repair Exterior Wall365
  • Vacant Building - Register274
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#262
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas230
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr206
  • Install Smoke Detectors204
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance194
  • Repair Exterior Stair190
  • Repair Porch System184
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed184
  • Parapet163
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid157
  • Repair Exterior Door146
  • Repair Window Sills138
  • File Bldg Registration132
  • Heat Unit Adequately127
  • Repair Lintels120
  • Obstructions In Exit Way120
  • Chimney119
  • Debris, Excessive118
  • Permit Required - Contractor115
  • Repair Fence115
  • Work Not Allowed114
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling102
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors102
  • Maintain Window101
  • Safe Working Conditions100
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway80
  • Repair Interior Stair System78
  • Supply Hot Wtr Min Temp 120deg75
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows74
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg72
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware71
  • Repair Screens69
  • Repair Eaves67
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem67
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition67
  • Watchman66
  • Unapproved Heating Device64
  • Maintain Window Sash58
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High58
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds58
  • Roaches57
  • Repair Coping56
  • Int Wall/Ceiling Chip Plaster54
  • Unknown54
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect52
  • Repair Roof52
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar52

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    407
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    146
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How much crime is there in Chicago Lawn?

Over the last 12 months, 4,465 crimes were reported in Chicago Lawn — about 80.3 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Chicago Lawn 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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