Is Chicago Lawn, Chicago Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data
Is Chicago Lawn Safe? Crime & Safety Data
Over the last 12 months, 4,377 crimes were reported in Chicago Lawn — about 78.9 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 84.7. There are also 563 traffic crashes in the same window and 13,685 open building violations on record nearby.
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Updated Oct 10, 2026 · Refreshes about every 48 hours.
By the numbers · Chicago Lawn
4,377
Crimes (12 mo)
-7%vs city rate (78.9 vs 84.7 per 1k)
563
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+20%vs city avg 468
13,685
Open violations
+166%vs city avg 5,143
Crime is compared per resident (rate); counts are totals for the area. Other figures are compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.
Incident map · Chicago Lawn
Breakdown · Chicago Lawn
Most common crimes in Chicago Lawn
Battery
960
Theft
625
Criminal Damage
472
Assault
454
Other Offense
389
Other
1,477
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Questions about Chicago Lawn
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Chicago Lawn?
Over the last 12 months, 4,377 crimes were reported in Chicago Lawn — about 78.9 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 84.7.
How do I check crime at a specific Chicago Lawn address?
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Where does this Chicago Lawn safety data come from?
Directly from the City of Chicago and Cook County open-data portals, updated automatically.
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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