Is Clearing Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 967 crimes were reported in Clearing — about 42.1 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 185 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,658 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Clearing

967
Crimes (12 mo)
-51%vs city rate (42.1 vs 85.4 per 1k)
185
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-61%vs city avg 473
1,658
Open violations
-51%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 · Clearing

Most common crimes in Clearing

  • Battery
    187
  • Theft
    156
  • Criminal Damage
    118
  • Assault
    102
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    99
  • Other
    305
Show all 24 types
  • Battery187
  • Theft156
  • Criminal Damage118
  • Assault102
  • Motor Vehicle Theft99
  • Other Offense89
  • Deceptive Practice79
  • Burglary56
  • Criminal Trespass16
  • Weapons Violation10
  • Offense Involving Children9
  • Robbery8
  • Sex Offense7
  • Stalking6
  • Public Peace Violation6
  • Criminal Sexual Assault4
  • Intimidation4
  • Narcotics3
  • Liquor Law Violation3
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1
  • Arson1
  • Homicide1
  • Obscenity1
  • Interference With Public Officer1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    153
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    81
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    60
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    56
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    47
  • Other
    1,261
Show top 50 of 245 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection153
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr81
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#60
  • Repair Exterior Wall56
  • Repair Exterior Stair47
  • Vacant Building - Register44
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed42
  • Permit Required - Contractor42
  • Repair Porch System40
  • Work Not Allowed33
  • Chimney32
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance32
  • Debris, Excessive25
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect24
  • Install Smoke Detectors24
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid21
  • Repair Exterior Door20
  • Parapet20
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas20
  • Repair Lintels18
  • Open17
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway17
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling16
  • Obstructions In Exit Way16
  • Repair Window Sills16
  • Maintain Window15
  • Arrange For Inspection15
  • Repair Roof14
  • Access To Roof14
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High13
  • No Posted Address13
  • Provide13
  • Repair Fence12
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar11
  • Repair Eaves10
  • Unknown10
  • Egress -Basement10
  • Remove10
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work10
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware9
  • Licensed Bonded Plmbg Contrctr9
  • Chimney Capping8
  • Install Door Viewing Device8
  • Repair Interior Stair System8
  • Install Covers8
  • Exposed Wiring8
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors8
  • Heat Unit Adequately8
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva7
  • Repair Coping7

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    139
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    46
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How much crime is there in Clearing?

Over the last 12 months, 967 crimes were reported in Clearing — about 42.1 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Clearing 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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