Is Edison Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 190 crimes were reported in Edison Park — about 17.3 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 132 traffic crashes in the same window and 466 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Edison Park

190
Crimes (12 mo)
-80%vs city rate (17.3 vs 85.4 per 1k)
132
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-72%vs city avg 473
466
Open violations
-86%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 · Edison Park

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

Breakdown · Edison Park

Most common crimes in Edison Park

  • Battery
    41
  • Deceptive Practice
    30
  • Theft
    26
  • Other Offense
    17
  • Burglary
    15
  • Other
    61
Show all 20 types
  • Battery41
  • Deceptive Practice30
  • Theft26
  • Other Offense17
  • Burglary15
  • Assault14
  • Motor Vehicle Theft13
  • Criminal Damage12
  • Criminal Trespass9
  • Sex Offense2
  • Public Peace Violation2
  • Robbery1
  • Prostitution1
  • Narcotics1
  • Liquor Law Violation1
  • Weapons Violation1
  • Criminal Sexual Assault1
  • Arson1
  • Offense Involving Children1
  • Intimidation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    45
  • Open
    24
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work
    20
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    17
  • Permit Required - Contractor
    17
  • Other
    343
Show top 50 of 138 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection45
  • Open24
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work20
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr17
  • Permit Required - Contractor17
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect13
  • Vacant Building - Register12
  • Repair Exterior Stair11
  • Send Ex. Metal Letter11
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance10
  • Repair Fence9
  • Access To Roof9
  • Arrange For Inspection9
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed8
  • Protect Metal Members8
  • Post Approved Occupancy Card7
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.7
  • Open Type Violation7
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#7
  • Chimney6
  • Repair Exterior Wall6
  • Repair Porch System6
  • Prv Receiver6
  • Licensed Bonded Plmbg Contrctr5
  • Debris, Excessive5
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High5
  • Repair Exterior Door5
  • Prv High Side5
  • Remove4
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition4
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem4
  • Watchman4
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg4
  • Repair Roof4
  • File Bldg Registration4
  • Unknown4
  • Repair Eaves3
  • Submit For Approval Plans3
  • Roof Drainage Flood Adjcnt Lot3
  • No Posted Address3
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway3
  • Flaky Interior Paint3
  • Replace2
  • Owner Or Licensed Contractor2
  • Connct Plumbing System To Sewr2
  • Fire Extngshr Recharge &Amp; Tag2
  • Maintain Window Sash2
  • Repair Exterior Platform2
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas2
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar2

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    110
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    22
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How much crime is there in Edison Park?

Over the last 12 months, 190 crimes were reported in Edison Park — about 17.3 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Edison 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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