Is North Lawndale Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 6,007 crimes were reported in North Lawndale — about 172.8 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 503 traffic crashes in the same window and 10,101 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · North Lawndale

6,007
Crimes (12 mo)
+102%vs city rate (172.8 vs 85.4 per 1k)
503
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+6%vs city avg 473
10,101
Open violations
+198%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 · North Lawndale

Most common crimes in North Lawndale

  • Battery
    1,439
  • Narcotics
    739
  • Theft
    721
  • Criminal Damage
    641
  • Assault
    598
  • Other
    1,869
Show all 24 types
  • Battery1,439
  • Narcotics739
  • Theft721
  • Criminal Damage641
  • Assault598
  • Other Offense409
  • Motor Vehicle Theft354
  • Weapons Violation286
  • Deceptive Practice182
  • Robbery157
  • Burglary139
  • Criminal Trespass97
  • Criminal Sexual Assault43
  • Offense Involving Children43
  • Public Peace Violation42
  • Interference With Public Officer29
  • Sex Offense27
  • Stalking17
  • Homicide14
  • Arson12
  • Liquor Law Violation7
  • Concealed Carry License Violation5
  • Intimidation4
  • Prostitution2

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    579
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    392
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    370
  • Repair Porch System
    277
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas
    256
  • Other
    8,227
Show top 50 of 396 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection579
  • Repair Exterior Wall392
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#370
  • Repair Porch System277
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas256
  • Vacant Building - Register212
  • Repair Exterior Stair201
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr196
  • Parapet190
  • Install Smoke Detectors188
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance159
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid147
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling137
  • Debris, Excessive137
  • Unknown132
  • Chimney120
  • Repair Fence115
  • Repair Floor109
  • Obstructions In Exit Way108
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows106
  • Maintain Window106
  • File Bldg Registration106
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds104
  • Repair Exterior Door102
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition102
  • Watchman101
  • Chimney Capping99
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem99
  • Repair Window Sills98
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch98
  • Mice/Rodents97
  • Repair Lintels97
  • Heat Unit Adequately96
  • Provide92
  • Work Not Allowed90
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway87
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg83
  • Safe Working Conditions82
  • Permit Required - Contractor79
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware77
  • Open75
  • Repair Cornice73
  • Exposed Wiring73
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors72
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar72
  • Submit For Approval Plans71
  • Repair Screens68
  • Repair Interior Stair System65
  • Repair Coping64
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect62

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    332
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    171
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How much crime is there in North Lawndale?

Over the last 12 months, 6,007 crimes were reported in North Lawndale — about 172.8 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the North Lawndale 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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