Is Hyde Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 2,471 crimes were reported in Hyde Park — about 83.5 per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 460 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,879 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Hyde Park

2,471
Crimes (12 mo)
-2%vs city rate (83.5 vs 85.4 per 1k)
460
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-3%vs city avg 473
1,879
Open violations
-44%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 · Hyde Park

Most common crimes in Hyde Park

  • Theft
    818
  • Criminal Damage
    346
  • Battery
    329
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    207
  • Assault
    156
  • Other
    615
Show all 25 types
  • Theft818
  • Criminal Damage346
  • Battery329
  • Motor Vehicle Theft207
  • Assault156
  • Deceptive Practice154
  • Burglary124
  • Other Offense113
  • Criminal Trespass53
  • Weapons Violation35
  • Robbery33
  • Criminal Sexual Assault26
  • Public Peace Violation18
  • Sex Offense17
  • Offense Involving Children16
  • Stalking7
  • Interference With Public Officer5
  • Narcotics4
  • Intimidation3
  • Homicide2
  • Liquor Law Violation1
  • Arson1
  • Public Indecency1
  • Human Trafficking1
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    192
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    74
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva
    69
  • Repair Porch System
    60
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    57
  • Other
    1,427
Show top 50 of 239 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection192
  • Repair Exterior Wall74
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva69
  • Repair Porch System60
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#57
  • File Bldg Registration49
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar47
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling41
  • Repair Exterior Stair33
  • Heat Unit Adequately32
  • Repair Window Sills31
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance30
  • Install Smoke Detectors29
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva28
  • Repair Exterior Door27
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated26
  • Maintain Window25
  • Obstructions In Exit Way25
  • Parapet23
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr23
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid21
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas19
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors18
  • Fire Extngshr Recharge &Amp; Tag18
  • Repair Lintels18
  • Repair Cornice18
  • Safe Working Conditions17
  • No Posted Address17
  • Illuminate Public Stair/Hall16
  • See Inspector Comments16
  • Self-Close Class B Fire Door15
  • Repair Floor15
  • Repair Door Hardware15
  • Repair Door, Int.15
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High15
  • Provide13
  • Repair Interior Stair System13
  • Stop Leaking Water12
  • Repair Balcony12
  • Holdopen Device, Stair 3+ Flrs11
  • Int Wall/Ceiling Chip Plaster11
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.11
  • Repair Or Replace10
  • Roaches10
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway10
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware10
  • Int Wall/Ceiling Peeling Paint10
  • Maintain Window Sash10
  • Debris, Excessive10
  • Class B Door In Stairwell9

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    392
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    68
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Questions about Hyde Park

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How much crime is there in Hyde Park?

Over the last 12 months, 2,471 crimes were reported in Hyde Park — about 83.5 per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Hyde Park 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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