Is Garfield Ridge Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,789 crimes were reported in Garfield Ridge — about 51.9 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 278 traffic crashes in the same window and 869 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Garfield Ridge

1,789
Crimes (12 mo)
-39%vs city rate (51.9 vs 85.4 per 1k)
278
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-41%vs city avg 473
869
Open violations
-74%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 · Garfield Ridge

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Breakdown · Garfield Ridge

Most common crimes in Garfield Ridge

  • Theft
    322
  • Battery
    286
  • Criminal Damage
    264
  • Deceptive Practice
    136
  • Assault
    135
  • Other
    646
Show all 24 types
  • Theft322
  • Battery286
  • Criminal Damage264
  • Deceptive Practice136
  • Assault135
  • Motor Vehicle Theft135
  • Other Offense124
  • Burglary92
  • Prostitution61
  • Criminal Trespass58
  • Weapons Violation45
  • Narcotics39
  • Concealed Carry License Violation21
  • Sex Offense16
  • Robbery13
  • Public Peace Violation11
  • Offense Involving Children10
  • Arson5
  • Criminal Sexual Assault5
  • Interference With Public Officer5
  • Homicide2
  • Stalking2
  • Intimidation1
  • Liquor Law Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    113
  • Vacant Building - Register
    50
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    38
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed
    37
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    32
  • Other
    599
Show top 50 of 164 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection113
  • Vacant Building - Register50
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr38
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed37
  • Repair Exterior Stair32
  • Permit Required - Contractor27
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance21
  • Repair Porch System20
  • Repair Exterior Wall19
  • Chimney17
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#17
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect16
  • Work Not Allowed15
  • Repair Fence13
  • Open Type Violation13
  • Unknown12
  • Install Smoke Detectors11
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid11
  • Inspect Construction Work11
  • Open11
  • Repair Roof9
  • Maintain Window9
  • Debris, Excessive9
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.9
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas8
  • Repair Exterior Door8
  • Repair Eaves7
  • No Posted Address7
  • Permit Required7
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway7
  • Work Contrary To Permit7
  • Obstructions In Exit Way6
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar6
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High6
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds6
  • File Bldg Registration6
  • Maintain Window Sash6
  • Repair Gutter &Amp; Downspout5
  • Demo Debris5
  • Repair Downspout5
  • See Inspector Comments5
  • Repair Gutter5
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated5
  • Repair Floor4
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling4
  • Arrange For Inspection4
  • Provide Gutter &Amp; Downspout4
  • Provide4
  • Install Covers4
  • Fire Extngshr Recharge &Amp; Tag4

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    190
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    88
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How much crime is there in Garfield Ridge?

Over the last 12 months, 1,789 crimes were reported in Garfield Ridge — about 51.9 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Garfield Ridge 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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