Is Forest Glen Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 883 crimes were reported in Forest Glen — about 47.7 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 193 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,172 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Forest Glen

883
Crimes (12 mo)
-44%vs city rate (47.7 vs 85.4 per 1k)
193
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-59%vs city avg 473
1,172
Open violations
-65%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 · Forest Glen

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Breakdown · Forest Glen

Most common crimes in Forest Glen

  • Battery
    167
  • Theft
    154
  • Criminal Damage
    91
  • Other Offense
    84
  • Deceptive Practice
    81
  • Other
    306
Show all 20 types
  • Battery167
  • Theft154
  • Criminal Damage91
  • Other Offense84
  • Deceptive Practice81
  • Assault79
  • Burglary78
  • Motor Vehicle Theft46
  • Criminal Trespass36
  • Narcotics19
  • Robbery13
  • Offense Involving Children6
  • Stalking6
  • Sex Offense6
  • Weapons Violation5
  • Criminal Sexual Assault4
  • Public Peace Violation3
  • Interference With Public Officer3
  • Intimidation1
  • Liquor Law Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    144
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    48
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    38
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work
    37
  • Install Smoke Detectors
    32
  • Other
    873
Show top 50 of 196 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection144
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#48
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr38
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work37
  • Install Smoke Detectors32
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed28
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance26
  • Repair Exterior Wall24
  • Repair Exterior Stair22
  • Vacant Building - Register22
  • Work Not Allowed21
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas21
  • Repair Porch System20
  • Debris, Excessive18
  • Arrange For Inspection18
  • Access To Roof18
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid17
  • Repair Window Sills17
  • Permit Required - Contractor16
  • Maintain Window15
  • Maintain Window Sash15
  • Heat Unit Adequately14
  • Repair****************14
  • Send Ex. Metal Letter13
  • Repair Fence12
  • Chimney11
  • Repair Eaves10
  • Safe Working Conditions9
  • Repair Exterior Door9
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect8
  • Repair Roof8
  • Unknown8
  • See Inspector Comments8
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High8
  • Exposed Wiring7
  • Repair Gutter &Amp; Downspout7
  • Repair Exterior Door Frame7
  • Maintain Projections7
  • Repair Lintels7
  • Remove6
  • Supply Hot Wtr Min Temp 120deg6
  • No Permit Flat Sign6
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway6
  • File Bldg Registration6
  • Unsanitary Conditions-Animals6
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors6
  • Notify Dob, Use Of Vacant Lnd6
  • Install Door Viewing Device6
  • Basement, Discontinue6
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva5

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    150
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    43
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Questions about Forest Glen

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How much crime is there in Forest Glen?

Over the last 12 months, 883 crimes were reported in Forest Glen — about 47.7 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Forest Glen 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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