Is Grand Boulevard Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 3,375 crimes were reported in Grand Boulevard — about 154.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 495 traffic crashes in the same window and 4,959 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Grand Boulevard

3,375
Crimes (12 mo)
+80%vs city rate (154.0 vs 85.4 per 1k)
495
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+5%vs city avg 473
4,959
Open violations
+47%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 · Grand Boulevard

Outline shows the Grand Boulevard community area. Search an address for block-level detail.

Breakdown · Grand Boulevard

Most common crimes in Grand Boulevard

  • Theft
    603
  • Battery
    571
  • Criminal Damage
    527
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    448
  • Assault
    323
  • Other
    903
Show all 24 types
  • Theft603
  • Battery571
  • Criminal Damage527
  • Motor Vehicle Theft448
  • Assault323
  • Other Offense224
  • Burglary156
  • Deceptive Practice143
  • Weapons Violation85
  • Narcotics80
  • Robbery54
  • Criminal Trespass51
  • Offense Involving Children26
  • Public Peace Violation21
  • Criminal Sexual Assault17
  • Sex Offense15
  • Interference With Public Officer11
  • Stalking7
  • Arson5
  • Intimidation2
  • Kidnapping2
  • Homicide2
  • Obscenity1
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    463
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    244
  • Repair Porch System
    203
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    166
  • Vacant Building - Register
    126
  • Other
    3,757
Show top 50 of 331 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection463
  • Repair Exterior Wall244
  • Repair Porch System203
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#166
  • Vacant Building - Register126
  • Repair Exterior Stair109
  • Parapet101
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr98
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance88
  • File Bldg Registration87
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling85
  • Repair Fence72
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas69
  • Heat Unit Adequately60
  • Unknown60
  • Obstructions In Exit Way58
  • Repair Exterior Door57
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High57
  • Repair Lintels56
  • Install Smoke Detectors54
  • Repair Cornice51
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.51
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors50
  • Maintain Window48
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar48
  • Safe Working Conditions47
  • Permit Required - Contractor44
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid43
  • Chimney42
  • Open40
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows40
  • Repair Interior Stair System40
  • Repair Window Sills40
  • Debris, Excessive39
  • Repair Coping39
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem38
  • Open Type Violation38
  • Mice/Rodents37
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect37
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition35
  • Watchman35
  • Provide34
  • Repair Downspout30
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds29
  • Repair Floor29
  • See Inspector Comments29
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg29
  • Repair Roof27
  • Work Not Allowed27
  • No Key To Use Exit Door27

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    301
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    194
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Questions about Grand Boulevard

Frequently asked questions

How much crime is there in Grand Boulevard?

Over the last 12 months, 3,375 crimes were reported in Grand Boulevard — about 154.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Grand Boulevard 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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