Is Edgewater Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 2,680 crimes were reported in Edgewater — about 47.8 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 792 traffic crashes in the same window and 3,019 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Edgewater

2,680
Crimes (12 mo)
-44%vs city rate (47.8 vs 85.4 per 1k)
792
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+67%vs city avg 473
3,019
Open violations
-11%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 · Edgewater

Most common crimes in Edgewater

  • Theft
    861
  • Battery
    463
  • Assault
    234
  • Deceptive Practice
    232
  • Criminal Damage
    179
  • Other
    711
Show all 27 types
  • Theft861
  • Battery463
  • Assault234
  • Deceptive Practice232
  • Criminal Damage179
  • Other Offense164
  • Burglary136
  • Motor Vehicle Theft134
  • Criminal Trespass75
  • Robbery52
  • Criminal Sexual Assault34
  • Sex Offense23
  • Weapons Violation23
  • Narcotics22
  • Offense Involving Children10
  • Public Peace Violation8
  • Stalking7
  • Intimidation7
  • Obscenity4
  • Interference With Public Officer3
  • Public Indecency2
  • Homicide2
  • Liquor Law Violation1
  • Kidnapping1
  • Prostitution1
  • Arson1
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    346
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    118
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    107
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva
    105
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar
    95
  • Other
    2,248
Show top 50 of 281 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection346
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#118
  • Repair Exterior Wall107
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva105
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar95
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva88
  • Repair Porch System69
  • File Bldg Registration65
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work63
  • Repair Exterior Stair54
  • Repair Lintels46
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr45
  • Parapet45
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling45
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance44
  • Arrange For Inspection40
  • Install Smoke Detectors38
  • Heat Unit Adequately38
  • Repair Exterior Door35
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High35
  • Access To Roof35
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed33
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas33
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.33
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid30
  • Repair Eaves29
  • Repair Cornice28
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway28
  • Obstructions In Exit Way27
  • Repair Window Sills26
  • Maintain Window25
  • Unknown25
  • Repair Fence23
  • See Inspector Comments23
  • Fire Extngshr Recharge &Amp; Tag23
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect23
  • Vacant Building - Register23
  • Provide21
  • Debris, Excessive20
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors20
  • Repair Screens19
  • Permit Required - Contractor19
  • Open Type Violation19
  • Open17
  • Safe Working Conditions16
  • Chimney16
  • No Posted Address16
  • Flaky Interior Paint15
  • Exposed Wiring14
  • Repair Interior Stair System14

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    618
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    174
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How much crime is there in Edgewater?

Over the last 12 months, 2,680 crimes were reported in Edgewater — about 47.8 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Edgewater 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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