Is East Garfield Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 3,537 crimes were reported in East Garfield Park — about 177.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 524 traffic crashes in the same window and 4,819 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · East Garfield Park

3,537
Crimes (12 mo)
+107%vs city rate (177.0 vs 85.4 per 1k)
524
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+11%vs city avg 473
4,819
Open violations
+42%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 · East Garfield Park

Most common crimes in East Garfield Park

  • Battery
    754
  • Theft
    469
  • Criminal Damage
    408
  • Narcotics
    383
  • Assault
    372
  • Other
    1,151
Show all 24 types
  • Battery754
  • Theft469
  • Criminal Damage408
  • Narcotics383
  • Assault372
  • Motor Vehicle Theft256
  • Other Offense246
  • Deceptive Practice121
  • Burglary119
  • Weapons Violation115
  • Robbery89
  • Criminal Trespass51
  • Criminal Sexual Assault34
  • Offense Involving Children24
  • Public Peace Violation24
  • Sex Offense16
  • Homicide15
  • Interference With Public Officer14
  • Stalking13
  • Arson8
  • Kidnapping3
  • Intimidation1
  • Obscenity1
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    266
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    161
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    142
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    113
  • Install Smoke Detectors
    101
  • Other
    4,036
Show top 50 of 351 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection266
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#161
  • Repair Exterior Wall142
  • Repair Exterior Stair113
  • Install Smoke Detectors101
  • Unknown101
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr101
  • Repair Porch System98
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas90
  • Vacant Building - Register85
  • Parapet78
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid77
  • Provide63
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance62
  • Repair Fence57
  • Debris, Excessive57
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling57
  • Heat Unit Adequately50
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem50
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows49
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition49
  • Watchman49
  • File Bldg Registration47
  • Maintain Window45
  • Repair Exterior Door45
  • Repair45
  • Open44
  • Obstructions In Exit Way44
  • Work Not Allowed43
  • See Inspector Comments41
  • Chimney40
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High40
  • Submit For Approval Plans40
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway39
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch39
  • Safe Working Conditions36
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds35
  • Defective Fixtures33
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors33
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva32
  • Mice/Rodents32
  • Proper Matrl Water Supply Pipe31
  • Remove30
  • Repair Interior Stair System30
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg30
  • Chimney Capping29
  • Permit Required - Contractor29
  • Post Owner Name Of Vacnt Bldg29
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.28
  • Exposed Wiring28

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    335
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    189
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Questions about East Garfield Park

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How much crime is there in East Garfield Park?

Over the last 12 months, 3,537 crimes were reported in East Garfield Park — about 177.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the East Garfield Park 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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