Is Pilsen Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 2,688 crimes were reported in Pilsen — about 80.8 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 599 traffic crashes in the same window and 4,031 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Pilsen

2,688
Crimes (12 mo)
-5%vs city rate (80.8 vs 85.4 per 1k)
599
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+27%vs city avg 473
4,031
Open violations
+19%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 · Pilsen

Most common crimes in Pilsen

  • Theft
    644
  • Battery
    510
  • Criminal Damage
    274
  • Assault
    252
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    205
  • Other
    803
Show all 23 types
  • Theft644
  • Battery510
  • Criminal Damage274
  • Assault252
  • Motor Vehicle Theft205
  • Burglary177
  • Other Offense136
  • Deceptive Practice135
  • Criminal Trespass92
  • Robbery68
  • Weapons Violation56
  • Criminal Sexual Assault32
  • Narcotics25
  • Sex Offense20
  • Public Peace Violation16
  • Offense Involving Children13
  • Stalking8
  • Interference With Public Officer6
  • Intimidation6
  • Liquor Law Violation5
  • Homicide4
  • Arson2
  • Concealed Carry License Violation2

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    319
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    224
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    197
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    123
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    113
  • Other
    3,055
Show top 50 of 341 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection319
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#224
  • Repair Exterior Wall197
  • Repair Exterior Stair123
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr113
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work100
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas84
  • Repair Porch System81
  • Obstructions In Exit Way74
  • File Bldg Registration72
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance71
  • Install Smoke Detectors64
  • Maintain Window58
  • Debris, Excessive56
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid54
  • Repair Exterior Door53
  • Vacant Building - Register47
  • Send Ex. Metal Letter47
  • Repair Window Sills46
  • Open45
  • Chimney44
  • No Key To Use Exit Door42
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed40
  • Repair Fence39
  • Open Type Violation37
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect35
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar33
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva32
  • Provide31
  • Repair Cornice31
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows30
  • Maintain Window Sash30
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch29
  • Unknown29
  • Work Not Allowed28
  • Repair Eaves28
  • See Inspector Comments28
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.27
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High27
  • Repair Lintels26
  • Repair Interior Stair System25
  • Repair Floor25
  • No Posted Address25
  • Parapet24
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling23
  • Permit Required - Contractor23
  • Arrange For Inspection22
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware20
  • Repair Roof20
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated19

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    447
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    152
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How much crime is there in Pilsen?

Over the last 12 months, 2,688 crimes were reported in Pilsen — about 80.8 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Pilsen 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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