Is Norwood Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,050 crimes were reported in Norwood Park — about 28.1 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 210 traffic crashes in the same window and 585 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Norwood Park

1,050
Crimes (12 mo)
-67%vs city rate (28.1 vs 85.4 per 1k)
210
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-56%vs city avg 473
585
Open violations
-83%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 · Norwood Park

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Breakdown · Norwood Park

Most common crimes in Norwood Park

  • Theft
    220
  • Battery
    152
  • Burglary
    121
  • Deceptive Practice
    120
  • Criminal Damage
    107
  • Other
    330
Show all 25 types
  • Theft220
  • Battery152
  • Burglary121
  • Deceptive Practice120
  • Criminal Damage107
  • Other Offense83
  • Assault79
  • Motor Vehicle Theft64
  • Criminal Trespass36
  • Narcotics11
  • Robbery9
  • Sex Offense8
  • Weapons Violation6
  • Offense Involving Children6
  • Public Peace Violation6
  • Criminal Sexual Assault5
  • Stalking5
  • Kidnapping2
  • Intimidation2
  • Interference With Public Officer2
  • Arson2
  • Homicide1
  • Other Narcotic Violation1
  • Liquor Law Violation1
  • Obscenity1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    54
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    22
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    20
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect
    16
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance
    16
  • Other
    457
Show top 50 of 142 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection54
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr22
  • Repair Exterior Wall20
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect16
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance16
  • Vacant Building - Register15
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#15
  • Send Ex. Metal Letter15
  • Protect Metal Members14
  • Repair Exterior Stair12
  • Open Type Violation11
  • Repair Fence10
  • Open10
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.10
  • Repair Eaves10
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed9
  • Permit Required - Contractor9
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work9
  • Repair Exterior Door9
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva8
  • Arrange For Inspection8
  • Access To Roof8
  • File Bldg Registration8
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva7
  • Repair Porch System7
  • Owner Or Licensed Contractor6
  • Repair Roof6
  • Chimney6
  • No Permit Flat Sign6
  • Grade And Drain Lot6
  • Notify Dob, Use Of Vacant Lnd6
  • Debris, Excessive5
  • No Entry5
  • Maintain Window5
  • Repair Window Sills5
  • Arrange For Re-Inspection5
  • Inspect Construction Work5
  • Remove5
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High4
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar4
  • Roof Drainage Flood Adjcnt Lot4
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated4
  • Repair****************4
  • No Posted Address4
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas4
  • Maintain Window Sash4
  • Heat Unit Adequately3
  • Permit Required3
  • Repair Exterior Door Frame3
  • Provide3

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    141
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    69
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Questions about Norwood Park

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How much crime is there in Norwood Park?

Over the last 12 months, 1,050 crimes were reported in Norwood Park — about 28.1 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Norwood 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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