Is Chicago Lawn, Chicago Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data
Is Chicago Lawn Safe? Crime & Safety Data
Over the last 12 months, 4,304 crimes were reported in Chicago Lawn — about 77.8 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 84.3. There are also 539 traffic crashes in the same window and 13,742 open building violations on record nearby.
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Updated Aug 25, 2026 · Refreshes about every 48 hours.
By the numbers · Chicago Lawn
4,304
Crimes (12 mo)
-8%vs city rate (77.8 vs 84.3 per 1k)
539
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+16%vs city avg 466
13,742
Open violations
+168%vs city avg 5,132
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
945
Theft
610
Criminal Damage
491
Assault
470
Other Offense
383
Other
1,405
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Questions about Chicago Lawn
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Chicago Lawn?
Over the last 12 months, 4,304 crimes were reported in Chicago Lawn — about 77.8 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 84.3.
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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