Is Jefferson Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 382 crimes were reported in Jefferson Park — about 47.7 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 442 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,622 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Jefferson Park

382
Crimes (12 mo)
-44%vs city rate (47.7 vs 85.4 per 1k)
442
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-7%vs city avg 473
1,622
Open violations
-52%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 · Jefferson Park

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Breakdown · Jefferson Park

Most common crimes in Jefferson Park

  • Theft
    73
  • Battery
    58
  • Deceptive Practice
    44
  • Burglary
    43
  • Other Offense
    38
  • Other
    126
Show all 17 types
  • Theft73
  • Battery58
  • Deceptive Practice44
  • Burglary43
  • Other Offense38
  • Criminal Damage35
  • Motor Vehicle Theft34
  • Assault18
  • Criminal Trespass15
  • Narcotics10
  • Weapons Violation6
  • Robbery2
  • Criminal Sexual Assault2
  • Sex Offense1
  • Offense Involving Children1
  • Liquor Law Violation1
  • Stalking1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    178
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    64
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    47
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance
    43
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    42
  • Other
    1,248
Show top 50 of 253 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection178
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#64
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr47
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance43
  • Repair Exterior Stair42
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed33
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work31
  • Install Smoke Detectors29
  • Debris, Excessive29
  • Vacant Building - Register29
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva27
  • Repair Exterior Wall27
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect27
  • Repair Porch System25
  • Permit Required - Contractor24
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas21
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid21
  • Repair****************21
  • Work Not Allowed20
  • Repair Fence20
  • Repair Exterior Door19
  • Repair Eaves19
  • Maintain Window18
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.18
  • No Permit Flat Sign18
  • Open Type Violation18
  • Provide17
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway16
  • Chimney16
  • Heat Unit Adequately15
  • Unknown15
  • Repair Window Sills13
  • Remove13
  • Maintain Window Sash13
  • Repair Gutter12
  • File Bldg Registration12
  • See Inspector Comments11
  • Repair Screens11
  • Open11
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling11
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds11
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem11
  • Repair Roof10
  • Parapet10
  • Repair Lintels10
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High10
  • No Posted Address10
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition10
  • Watchman10
  • Repair Gutter &Amp; Downspout9

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    343
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    99
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How much crime is there in Jefferson Park?

Over the last 12 months, 382 crimes were reported in Jefferson Park — about 47.7 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Jefferson 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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