Is Englewood Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 4,514 crimes were reported in Englewood — about 185.4 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 375 traffic crashes in the same window and 7,474 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Englewood

4,514
Crimes (12 mo)
+117%vs city rate (185.4 vs 85.4 per 1k)
375
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-21%vs city avg 473
7,474
Open violations
+121%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 · Englewood

Most common crimes in Englewood

  • Battery
    1,083
  • Theft
    572
  • Assault
    547
  • Criminal Damage
    496
  • Other Offense
    434
  • Other
    1,382
Show all 25 types
  • Battery1,083
  • Theft572
  • Assault547
  • Criminal Damage496
  • Other Offense434
  • Motor Vehicle Theft348
  • Narcotics181
  • Weapons Violation179
  • Deceptive Practice142
  • Burglary130
  • Robbery115
  • Criminal Trespass84
  • Offense Involving Children53
  • Interference With Public Officer31
  • Criminal Sexual Assault30
  • Public Peace Violation22
  • Sex Offense18
  • Homicide14
  • Arson13
  • Stalking6
  • Liquor Law Violation4
  • Concealed Carry License Violation4
  • Prostitution4
  • Intimidation2
  • Kidnapping2

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    351
  • Repair Porch System
    280
  • Vacant Building - Register
    279
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    239
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    191
  • Other
    6,134
Show top 50 of 378 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection351
  • Repair Porch System280
  • Vacant Building - Register279
  • Repair Exterior Wall239
  • Repair Exterior Stair191
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#191
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas187
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr143
  • Debris, Excessive140
  • Install Smoke Detectors135
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance126
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid121
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition114
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem114
  • Watchman111
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg104
  • Repair Fence95
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling91
  • Parapet89
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway88
  • Maintain Window86
  • Chimney83
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch80
  • Obstructions In Exit Way79
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds77
  • Repair Exterior Door74
  • Permit Required - Contractor72
  • Safe Working Conditions68
  • Heat Unit Adequately67
  • Submit For Approval Plans65
  • Repair Roof64
  • Repair Floor63
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect59
  • Supply Hot Wtr Min Temp 120deg59
  • Repair Interior Stair System58
  • Maintain Window Sash57
  • File Bldg Registration54
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed53
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows52
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High51
  • Repair Eaves51
  • Work Not Allowed50
  • Exposed Wiring50
  • Chimney Capping48
  • Unknown48
  • Repair Downspout47
  • Unapproved Heating Device47
  • Mice/Rodents46
  • Obtain Or Post Permit46
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors42

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    259
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    116
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How much crime is there in Englewood?

Over the last 12 months, 4,514 crimes were reported in Englewood — about 185.4 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Englewood 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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