Is North Center Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,311 crimes were reported in North Center — about 37.7 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 284 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,790 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · North Center

1,311
Crimes (12 mo)
-56%vs city rate (37.7 vs 85.4 per 1k)
284
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-40%vs city avg 473
1,790
Open violations
-47%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 · North Center

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Breakdown · North Center

Most common crimes in North Center

  • Theft
    368
  • Criminal Damage
    171
  • Battery
    154
  • Deceptive Practice
    138
  • Burglary
    121
  • Other
    359
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  • Theft368
  • Criminal Damage171
  • Battery154
  • Deceptive Practice138
  • Burglary121
  • Motor Vehicle Theft103
  • Assault79
  • Other Offense67
  • Criminal Trespass38
  • Robbery16
  • Narcotics15
  • Offense Involving Children9
  • Stalking7
  • Weapons Violation5
  • Criminal Sexual Assault5
  • Public Peace Violation4
  • Sex Offense4
  • Interference With Public Officer2
  • Public Indecency1
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1
  • Kidnapping1
  • Liquor Law Violation1
  • Homicide1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    160
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.
    79
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    79
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    69
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    68
  • Other
    1,335
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  • Arrange Premise Inspection160
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.79
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#79
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr69
  • Repair Exterior Wall68
  • Repair Porch System44
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva39
  • Permit Required - Contractor35
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect34
  • Parapet33
  • Arrange For Inspection31
  • File Bldg Registration31
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance30
  • Repair Exterior Stair29
  • Access To Roof28
  • See Inspector Comments28
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed27
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva25
  • Open Type Violation25
  • Maintain Window24
  • Open22
  • Install Smoke Detectors21
  • Debris, Excessive20
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar20
  • Vacant Building - Register19
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid18
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work18
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High16
  • Obstructions In Exit Way16
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas15
  • Arrange Permit Insp.15
  • Repair Or Replace14
  • Unknown14
  • Provide13
  • Repair Roof13
  • Repair Cornice13
  • Repair Window Sills13
  • Repair Eaves12
  • Repair Fence12
  • Chimney12
  • No Permit Projecting Sign12
  • Repair Lintels11
  • Send Ex. Metal Letter11
  • Repair Exterior Door10
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated10
  • Work Not Allowed10
  • Maintain Window Sash10
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway10
  • Remove9
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling9

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    205
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    79
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Questions about North Center

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How much crime is there in North Center?

Over the last 12 months, 1,311 crimes were reported in North Center — about 37.7 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the North Center 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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