Is Kenwood Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 2,020 crimes were reported in Kenwood — about 112.4 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 385 traffic crashes in the same window and 2,148 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Kenwood

2,020
Crimes (12 mo)
+32%vs city rate (112.4 vs 85.4 per 1k)
385
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-19%vs city avg 473
2,148
Open violations
-37%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 · Kenwood

Outline shows the Kenwood community area. Search an address for block-level detail.

Breakdown · Kenwood

Most common crimes in Kenwood

  • Theft
    479
  • Battery
    341
  • Criminal Damage
    308
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    202
  • Assault
    190
  • Other
    500
Show all 22 types
  • Theft479
  • Battery341
  • Criminal Damage308
  • Motor Vehicle Theft202
  • Assault190
  • Other Offense134
  • Burglary114
  • Deceptive Practice98
  • Weapons Violation28
  • Criminal Trespass26
  • Robbery24
  • Narcotics19
  • Offense Involving Children14
  • Sex Offense10
  • Stalking7
  • Arson6
  • Public Peace Violation6
  • Criminal Sexual Assault6
  • Intimidation3
  • Interference With Public Officer3
  • Homicide1
  • Kidnapping1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    219
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    96
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva
    88
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling
    60
  • Repair Porch System
    59
  • Other
    1,626
Show top 50 of 255 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection219
  • Repair Exterior Wall96
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva88
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling60
  • Repair Porch System59
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#47
  • Vacant Building - Register39
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar37
  • Repair Exterior Door37
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance36
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva34
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas33
  • Repair Exterior Stair32
  • File Bldg Registration32
  • Heat Unit Adequately28
  • Repair Lintels28
  • Parapet27
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr26
  • Defective Fixtures25
  • Maintain Window25
  • Chimney23
  • Repair Fence22
  • Repair Window Sills21
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware20
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid20
  • Obstructions In Exit Way19
  • Repair Balcony18
  • See Inspector Comments18
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect18
  • Open16
  • Mice/Rodents16
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors16
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition16
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows15
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway15
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem15
  • Watchman15
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.15
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds14
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High14
  • Repair Screens14
  • Install Illumination14
  • Unknown14
  • Work Not Allowed14
  • Repair Roof13
  • Install Smoke Detectors13
  • Repair Interior Stair System13
  • Permit Required - Contractor13
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg13
  • Open Type Violation13

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    284
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    101
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How much crime is there in Kenwood?

Over the last 12 months, 2,020 crimes were reported in Kenwood — about 112.4 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Kenwood 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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