Is Gage Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 2,270 crimes were reported in Gage Park — about 56.9 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 484 traffic crashes in the same window and 4,286 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Gage Park

2,270
Crimes (12 mo)
-33%vs city rate (56.9 vs 85.4 per 1k)
484
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+2%vs city avg 473
4,286
Open violations
+27%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 · Gage Park

Most common crimes in Gage Park

  • Theft
    745
  • Battery
    401
  • Assault
    202
  • Criminal Damage
    193
  • Other Offense
    165
  • Other
    564
Show all 25 types
  • Theft745
  • Battery401
  • Assault202
  • Criminal Damage193
  • Other Offense165
  • Motor Vehicle Theft125
  • Deceptive Practice117
  • Burglary78
  • Robbery57
  • Weapons Violation48
  • Criminal Trespass33
  • Offense Involving Children27
  • Narcotics17
  • Sex Offense17
  • Criminal Sexual Assault12
  • Arson10
  • Homicide6
  • Public Peace Violation4
  • Stalking3
  • Interference With Public Officer3
  • Obscenity2
  • Intimidation2
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1
  • Kidnapping1
  • Liquor Law Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    436
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    156
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    154
  • Vacant Building - Register
    129
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    124
  • Other
    3,287
Show top 50 of 301 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection436
  • Repair Exterior Wall156
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr154
  • Vacant Building - Register129
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#124
  • Permit Required - Contractor112
  • Repair Exterior Stair111
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed110
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas108
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance107
  • Work Not Allowed96
  • Repair Porch System85
  • Install Smoke Detectors81
  • Debris, Excessive80
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid64
  • Repair Eaves61
  • Maintain Window59
  • Repair Fence59
  • Obstructions In Exit Way57
  • Repair Window Sills55
  • Repair Lintels52
  • Chimney52
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect50
  • No Key To Use Exit Door47
  • Repair Exterior Door42
  • Chimney Capping38
  • Maintain Window Sash37
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds37
  • Provide36
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows32
  • Repair Screens32
  • Remove32
  • Permit Required32
  • Repair Interior Stair System30
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway30
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work30
  • Repair Roof29
  • Open Type Violation29
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling26
  • Exposed Wiring26
  • Repair Downspout24
  • No Posted Address24
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar24
  • File Bldg Registration24
  • Open23
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition23
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem23
  • Watchman23
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg23
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High22

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    346
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    138
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Questions about Gage Park

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How much crime is there in Gage Park?

Over the last 12 months, 2,270 crimes were reported in Gage Park — about 56.9 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Gage 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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