Is Hermosa Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,228 crimes were reported in Hermosa — about 51.1 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 511 traffic crashes in the same window and 4,719 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Hermosa

1,228
Crimes (12 mo)
-40%vs city rate (51.1 vs 85.4 per 1k)
511
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+8%vs city avg 473
4,719
Open violations
+39%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 · Hermosa

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Breakdown · Hermosa

Most common crimes in Hermosa

  • Battery
    236
  • Theft
    224
  • Criminal Damage
    147
  • Assault
    120
  • Burglary
    99
  • Other
    402
Show all 25 types
  • Battery236
  • Theft224
  • Criminal Damage147
  • Assault120
  • Burglary99
  • Other Offense95
  • Motor Vehicle Theft88
  • Deceptive Practice78
  • Weapons Violation32
  • Robbery27
  • Narcotics15
  • Criminal Trespass13
  • Offense Involving Children11
  • Sex Offense10
  • Public Peace Violation9
  • Arson6
  • Criminal Sexual Assault4
  • Liquor Law Violation4
  • Concealed Carry License Violation2
  • Intimidation2
  • Stalking2
  • Interference With Public Officer1
  • Obscenity1
  • Kidnapping1
  • Homicide1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    466
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    201
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    158
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    142
  • Repair Porch System
    141
  • Other
    3,611
Show top 50 of 335 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection466
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#201
  • Repair Exterior Wall158
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr142
  • Repair Porch System141
  • Repair Exterior Stair127
  • Install Smoke Detectors94
  • Permit Required - Contractor92
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance91
  • Vacant Building - Register90
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed88
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas81
  • Work Not Allowed71
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid71
  • Parapet66
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva65
  • Chimney65
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work65
  • Debris, Excessive63
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva62
  • Obstructions In Exit Way61
  • Repair Fence57
  • No Key To Use Exit Door54
  • Repair Lintels51
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway51
  • Maintain Window48
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar45
  • Repair Eaves44
  • Repair Roof40
  • Repair Exterior Door38
  • File Bldg Registration38
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling36
  • Repair Window Sills36
  • Heat Unit Adequately36
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows35
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High30
  • Chimney Capping29
  • Permit Required29
  • Repair Screens27
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.27
  • Install Door Viewing Device26
  • Repair Interior Stair System26
  • Open26
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds25
  • No Posted Address25
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition24
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem24
  • Watchman24
  • Remove23
  • No Permit Flat Sign23

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    365
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    146
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Questions about Hermosa

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How much crime is there in Hermosa?

Over the last 12 months, 1,228 crimes were reported in Hermosa — about 51.1 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Hermosa 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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