Is Lake View Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 5,898 crimes were reported in Lake View — about 58.3 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 704 traffic crashes in the same window and 3,948 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Lake View

5,898
Crimes (12 mo)
-32%vs city rate (58.3 vs 85.4 per 1k)
704
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+49%vs city avg 473
3,948
Open violations
+17%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 · Lake View

Most common crimes in Lake View

  • Theft
    2,413
  • Battery
    754
  • Deceptive Practice
    572
  • Criminal Damage
    462
  • Burglary
    408
  • Other
    1,289
Show all 26 types
  • Theft2,413
  • Battery754
  • Deceptive Practice572
  • Criminal Damage462
  • Burglary408
  • Assault305
  • Motor Vehicle Theft260
  • Other Offense236
  • Criminal Trespass149
  • Robbery124
  • Criminal Sexual Assault54
  • Sex Offense41
  • Narcotics27
  • Public Peace Violation25
  • Weapons Violation20
  • Stalking11
  • Interference With Public Officer9
  • Intimidation9
  • Liquor Law Violation6
  • Offense Involving Children4
  • Concealed Carry License Violation3
  • Kidnapping2
  • Obscenity1
  • Homicide1
  • Arson1
  • Prostitution1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    479
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    238
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    161
  • Repair Porch System
    152
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar
    134
  • Other
    2,784
Show top 50 of 299 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection479
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#238
  • Repair Exterior Wall161
  • Repair Porch System152
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar134
  • Repair Exterior Stair116
  • File Bldg Registration84
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr82
  • Parapet68
  • Arrange For Inspection64
  • Access To Roof64
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.63
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work60
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva47
  • Maintain Window47
  • Repair Lintels46
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High45
  • Chimney43
  • Obstructions In Exit Way43
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas42
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid41
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance39
  • Install Smoke Detectors36
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed35
  • Repair Eaves32
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling31
  • Repair Window Sills31
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva30
  • Repair Fence30
  • Repair Cornice30
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch29
  • Permit Required - Contractor29
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated29
  • Debris, Excessive28
  • Repair Exterior Door28
  • Repair Interior Stair System28
  • Open27
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway27
  • Repair Roof26
  • Fire Extngshr Recharge &Amp; Tag26
  • Open Type Violation26
  • No Posted Address25
  • Heat Unit Adequately25
  • See Inspector Comments24
  • Arrange Permit Insp.24
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect23
  • No Permit Projecting Sign23
  • No Permit Flat Sign23
  • Unknown20
  • Provide19

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    549
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    155
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Questions about Lake View

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How much crime is there in Lake View?

Over the last 12 months, 5,898 crimes were reported in Lake View — about 58.3 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Lake View 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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