Is Greater Grand Crossing Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 5,965 crimes were reported in Greater Grand Crossing — about 189.6 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 564 traffic crashes in the same window and 7,327 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Greater Grand Crossing

5,965
Crimes (12 mo)
+122%vs city rate (189.6 vs 85.4 per 1k)
564
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+19%vs city avg 473
7,327
Open violations
+117%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 · Greater Grand Crossing

Most common crimes in Greater Grand Crossing

  • Battery
    1,414
  • Theft
    835
  • Assault
    738
  • Criminal Damage
    683
  • Other Offense
    426
  • Other
    1,869
Show all 23 types
  • Battery1,414
  • Theft835
  • Assault738
  • Criminal Damage683
  • Other Offense426
  • Motor Vehicle Theft424
  • Weapons Violation251
  • Burglary229
  • Deceptive Practice207
  • Criminal Trespass174
  • Robbery159
  • Narcotics158
  • Offense Involving Children64
  • Criminal Sexual Assault45
  • Interference With Public Officer43
  • Public Peace Violation29
  • Sex Offense22
  • Homicide20
  • Stalking16
  • Arson10
  • Concealed Carry License Violation10
  • Liquor Law Violation5
  • Intimidation3

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    479
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    276
  • Repair Porch System
    263
  • Vacant Building - Register
    235
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    186
  • Other
    5,888
Show top 50 of 384 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection479
  • Repair Exterior Wall276
  • Repair Porch System263
  • Vacant Building - Register235
  • Repair Exterior Stair186
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#167
  • Parapet160
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas155
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance151
  • Install Smoke Detectors143
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr132
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed120
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds100
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling99
  • Debris, Excessive99
  • Repair Exterior Door96
  • Obstructions In Exit Way92
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid92
  • Heat Unit Adequately91
  • Repair Fence84
  • File Bldg Registration83
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem79
  • Chimney77
  • Repair Lintels77
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition75
  • Watchman75
  • Permit Required - Contractor70
  • Repair Eaves69
  • Repair Window Sills69
  • Unknown67
  • Safe Working Conditions65
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg65
  • Maintain Window60
  • Repair Roof58
  • Unapproved Heating Device58
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors56
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High56
  • Chimney Capping53
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware53
  • Supply Hot Wtr Min Temp 120deg50
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect46
  • Repair Cornice46
  • Work Not Allowed45
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway45
  • Repair Interior Stair System45
  • Repair Floor43
  • Flaky Interior Paint42
  • Repair Coping41
  • Maintain Window Sash41
  • Mice/Rodents40

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    356
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    208
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Questions about Greater Grand Crossing

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How much crime is there in Greater Grand Crossing?

Over the last 12 months, 5,965 crimes were reported in Greater Grand Crossing — about 189.6 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Greater Grand Crossing 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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