Is Dunning Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,363 crimes were reported in Dunning — about 32.2 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 300 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,384 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Dunning

1,363
Crimes (12 mo)
-62%vs city rate (32.2 vs 85.4 per 1k)
300
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-37%vs city avg 473
1,384
Open violations
-59%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 · Dunning

Outline shows the Dunning community area. Search an address for block-level detail.

Breakdown · Dunning

Most common crimes in Dunning

  • Battery
    264
  • Theft
    210
  • Criminal Damage
    159
  • Other Offense
    144
  • Burglary
    132
  • Other
    454
Show all 23 types
  • Battery264
  • Theft210
  • Criminal Damage159
  • Other Offense144
  • Burglary132
  • Motor Vehicle Theft117
  • Assault112
  • Deceptive Practice88
  • Criminal Trespass39
  • Sex Offense15
  • Narcotics15
  • Robbery14
  • Offense Involving Children10
  • Weapons Violation9
  • Criminal Sexual Assault8
  • Public Peace Violation7
  • Stalking6
  • Intimidation4
  • Liquor Law Violation3
  • Arson3
  • Kidnapping2
  • Interference With Public Officer1
  • Prostitution1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    224
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    54
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    52
  • Vacant Building - Register
    52
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work
    40
  • Other
    962
Show top 50 of 187 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection224
  • Repair Exterior Stair54
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr52
  • Vacant Building - Register52
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work40
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance39
  • Work Not Allowed32
  • Permit Required - Contractor31
  • Repair Porch System30
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed28
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect27
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#26
  • Repair Fence25
  • Chimney24
  • Debris, Excessive24
  • Repair Exterior Wall20
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas20
  • Install Smoke Detectors19
  • Arrange For Inspection16
  • Repair****************15
  • Access To Roof15
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid14
  • Repair Exterior Door13
  • Inspect Construction Work12
  • Repair Gutter12
  • No Posted Address12
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition12
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem12
  • Watchman12
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds11
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg11
  • Repair Eaves10
  • Repair Roof10
  • See Inspector Comments10
  • Repair Window Sills10
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway9
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.9
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High9
  • Egress -Basement9
  • File Bldg Registration9
  • Remove**************9
  • Repair Downspout8
  • Open8
  • Obtain Or Post Permit8
  • Maintain Window8
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows7
  • Unknown7
  • Parapet6
  • Heat Unit Adequately6
  • Permit Required6

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    207
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    93
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How much crime is there in Dunning?

Over the last 12 months, 1,363 crimes were reported in Dunning — about 32.2 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Dunning 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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