Is McKinley Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 979 crimes were reported in McKinley Park — about 58.8 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 421 traffic crashes in the same window and 2,805 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · McKinley Park

979
Crimes (12 mo)
-31%vs city rate (58.8 vs 85.4 per 1k)
421
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-11%vs city avg 473
2,805
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 · McKinley Park

Most common crimes in McKinley Park

  • Theft
    261
  • Battery
    158
  • Criminal Damage
    103
  • Assault
    88
  • Other Offense
    71
  • Other
    298
Show all 26 types
  • Theft261
  • Battery158
  • Criminal Damage103
  • Assault88
  • Other Offense71
  • Burglary70
  • Motor Vehicle Theft62
  • Deceptive Practice62
  • Criminal Trespass26
  • Robbery18
  • Weapons Violation16
  • Narcotics8
  • Sex Offense6
  • Criminal Sexual Assault6
  • Arson5
  • Public Peace Violation4
  • Stalking3
  • Intimidation2
  • Prostitution2
  • Interference With Public Officer2
  • Offense Involving Children1
  • Public Indecency1
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1
  • Human Trafficking1
  • Homicide1
  • Kidnapping1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    218
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    134
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    112
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    108
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    91
  • Other
    2,142
Show top 50 of 317 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection218
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#134
  • Repair Exterior Wall112
  • Repair Exterior Stair108
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr91
  • Vacant Building - Register71
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas59
  • Debris, Excessive56
  • Repair Porch System52
  • Install Smoke Detectors52
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid49
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance43
  • Permit Required - Contractor42
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect41
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed38
  • Repair Fence37
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva34
  • Repair Exterior Door34
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds33
  • Maintain Window32
  • Chimney32
  • Work Not Allowed29
  • Repair Window Sills29
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway27
  • Parapet26
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva25
  • Open Type Violation24
  • Unknown23
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High21
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar21
  • Open20
  • Repair Lintels20
  • Obstructions In Exit Way19
  • Watchman19
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem19
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition19
  • Permit Required18
  • File Bldg Registration18
  • No Posted Address17
  • Repair Eaves17
  • See Inspector Comments16
  • Repair Gutter16
  • Repair Downspout16
  • Exposed Wiring15
  • Maintain Window Sash15
  • Flaky Interior Paint15
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors14
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg14
  • Provide13
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling13

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    290
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    131
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How much crime is there in McKinley Park?

Over the last 12 months, 979 crimes were reported in McKinley Park — about 58.8 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the McKinley 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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