Is Hegewisch Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 685 crimes were reported in Hegewisch — about 68.3 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 97 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,406 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Hegewisch

685
Crimes (12 mo)
-20%vs city rate (68.3 vs 85.4 per 1k)
97
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-79%vs city avg 473
1,406
Open violations
-58%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 · Hegewisch

Most common crimes in Hegewisch

  • Criminal Damage
    148
  • Battery
    122
  • Theft
    108
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    90
  • Assault
    51
  • Other
    166
Show all 17 types
  • Criminal Damage148
  • Battery122
  • Theft108
  • Motor Vehicle Theft90
  • Assault51
  • Other Offense49
  • Burglary29
  • Criminal Trespass24
  • Deceptive Practice21
  • Robbery14
  • Weapons Violation9
  • Offense Involving Children5
  • Sex Offense4
  • Stalking4
  • Criminal Sexual Assault4
  • Narcotics2
  • Public Peace Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    67
  • Vacant Building - Register
    62
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed
    51
  • Repair Porch System
    50
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    49
  • Other
    1,127
Show top 50 of 238 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection67
  • Vacant Building - Register62
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed51
  • Repair Porch System50
  • Repair Exterior Wall49
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance37
  • Debris, Excessive32
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#31
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr30
  • Maintain Window30
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas26
  • Repair Eaves23
  • Repair Roof22
  • Repair Exterior Door21
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition21
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem21
  • Watchman21
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg20
  • Install Smoke Detectors19
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid17
  • Provide Gutter &Amp; Downspout17
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling16
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway16
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect16
  • Unknown15
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows15
  • Repair Fence15
  • Obtain Or Post Permit14
  • Repair Floor13
  • Repair Exterior Door Frame13
  • Repair Exterior Stair13
  • Safe Working Conditions13
  • Permit Required - Contractor13
  • Chimney12
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar12
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds11
  • Work Not Allowed11
  • Heat Unit Adequately11
  • Repair Downspout11
  • Repair Lintels10
  • Obstructions In Exit Way9
  • Arrange For Inspection9
  • Repair Window Sills9
  • See Inspector Comments8
  • Flaky Interior Paint8
  • Open Type Violation8
  • Access To Roof8
  • Defective Fixtures7
  • Defective Outlets7
  • Maintain Window Sash7

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    69
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    28
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How much crime is there in Hegewisch?

Over the last 12 months, 685 crimes were reported in Hegewisch — about 68.3 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Hegewisch 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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