Is Morgan Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,773 crimes were reported in Morgan Park — about 78.7 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 280 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,618 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Morgan Park

1,773
Crimes (12 mo)
-8%vs city rate (78.7 vs 85.4 per 1k)
280
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-41%vs city avg 473
1,618
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 · Morgan Park

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Breakdown · Morgan Park

Most common crimes in Morgan Park

  • Theft
    403
  • Battery
    347
  • Criminal Damage
    200
  • Other Offense
    158
  • Assault
    152
  • Other
    513
Show all 24 types
  • Theft403
  • Battery347
  • Criminal Damage200
  • Other Offense158
  • Assault152
  • Deceptive Practice125
  • Motor Vehicle Theft124
  • Burglary63
  • Weapons Violation40
  • Robbery34
  • Narcotics29
  • Offense Involving Children27
  • Criminal Trespass26
  • Criminal Sexual Assault11
  • Public Peace Violation7
  • Sex Offense7
  • Homicide5
  • Arson4
  • Stalking3
  • Interference With Public Officer3
  • Liquor Law Violation2
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1
  • Human Trafficking1
  • Kidnapping1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    123
  • Vacant Building - Register
    63
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance
    57
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    56
  • Repair Porch System
    44
  • Other
    1,275
Show top 50 of 227 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection123
  • Vacant Building - Register63
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance57
  • Repair Exterior Wall56
  • Repair Porch System44
  • Repair Exterior Stair41
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds37
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas32
  • Repair Eaves32
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed31
  • Repair Fence28
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr27
  • Debris, Excessive27
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva26
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway26
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#23
  • Maintain Window22
  • Repair Roof22
  • Repair Exterior Door19
  • Repair Window Sills19
  • Install Smoke Detectors18
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling18
  • Permit Required - Contractor16
  • Chimney16
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High15
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition15
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg15
  • Repair Gutter14
  • Flaky Interior Paint14
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect14
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem14
  • File Bldg Registration14
  • Open Type Violation13
  • Watchman13
  • Parapet12
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors12
  • Owner Or Licensed Contractor12
  • Safe Working Conditions12
  • Heat Unit Adequately11
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid11
  • Remove11
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows10
  • Unapproved Heating Device10
  • Obstructions In Exit Way10
  • Repair Lintels10
  • Obtain Or Post Permit10
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch9
  • Exposed Wiring9
  • Defective Fixtures9
  • Internal8

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    196
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    84
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Questions about Morgan Park

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How much crime is there in Morgan Park?

Over the last 12 months, 1,773 crimes were reported in Morgan Park — about 78.7 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Morgan 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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