Is Lincoln Square Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,825 crimes were reported in Lincoln Square — about 43.8 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 443 traffic crashes in the same window and 3,091 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Lincoln Square

1,825
Crimes (12 mo)
-49%vs city rate (43.8 vs 85.4 per 1k)
443
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-6%vs city avg 473
3,091
Open violations
-9%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 · Lincoln Square

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Breakdown · Lincoln Square

Most common crimes in Lincoln Square

  • Theft
    622
  • Battery
    263
  • Deceptive Practice
    158
  • Criminal Damage
    150
  • Assault
    135
  • Other
    497
Show all 23 types
  • Theft622
  • Battery263
  • Deceptive Practice158
  • Criminal Damage150
  • Assault135
  • Other Offense118
  • Burglary105
  • Motor Vehicle Theft94
  • Criminal Trespass66
  • Criminal Sexual Assault26
  • Robbery22
  • Sex Offense16
  • Narcotics11
  • Stalking8
  • Weapons Violation8
  • Interference With Public Officer6
  • Public Peace Violation6
  • Offense Involving Children6
  • Other Narcotic Violation1
  • Homicide1
  • Liquor Law Violation1
  • Prostitution1
  • Arson1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    303
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    144
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    125
  • Repair Porch System
    98
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    85
  • Other
    2,336
Show top 50 of 296 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection303
  • Repair Exterior Wall144
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#125
  • Repair Porch System98
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr85
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.66
  • Repair Lintels59
  • Repair Window Sills55
  • Repair Exterior Stair55
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar54
  • Parapet53
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas50
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed49
  • See Inspector Comments48
  • Install Smoke Detectors45
  • File Bldg Registration42
  • Vacant Building - Register37
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect34
  • Maintain Window33
  • Debris, Excessive32
  • Repair Exterior Door32
  • Arrange For Inspection30
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid29
  • Chimney29
  • Access To Roof29
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance28
  • Open28
  • Permit Required - Contractor27
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway27
  • Open Type Violation26
  • Repair Cornice25
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High25
  • Work Not Allowed25
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling24
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work23
  • Flaky Interior Paint23
  • Repair****************23
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors22
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated21
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds20
  • Heat Unit Adequately20
  • Repair Fence19
  • Send Ex. Metal Letter19
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva18
  • Repair Coping18
  • Repair Eaves18
  • Obstructions In Exit Way18
  • Notify Dob, Use Of Vacant Lnd18
  • Repair Screens17
  • No Permit Flat Sign17

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    353
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    90
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Questions about Lincoln Square

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How much crime is there in Lincoln Square?

Over the last 12 months, 1,825 crimes were reported in Lincoln Square — about 43.8 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Lincoln Square 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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