Is Portage Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 2,998 crimes were reported in Portage Park — about 48.5 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 361 traffic crashes in the same window and 2,185 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Portage Park

2,998
Crimes (12 mo)
-43%vs city rate (48.5 vs 85.4 per 1k)
361
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-24%vs city avg 473
2,185
Open violations
-35%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 · Portage Park

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Breakdown · Portage Park

Most common crimes in Portage Park

  • Theft
    779
  • Battery
    461
  • Criminal Damage
    307
  • Other Offense
    258
  • Burglary
    228
  • Other
    965
Show all 26 types
  • Theft779
  • Battery461
  • Criminal Damage307
  • Other Offense258
  • Burglary228
  • Motor Vehicle Theft225
  • Assault212
  • Deceptive Practice192
  • Narcotics86
  • Criminal Trespass66
  • Weapons Violation47
  • Robbery32
  • Offense Involving Children18
  • Sex Offense16
  • Criminal Sexual Assault16
  • Interference With Public Officer13
  • Stalking11
  • Public Peace Violation9
  • Intimidation6
  • Liquor Law Violation6
  • Arson3
  • Prostitution2
  • Other Narcotic Violation2
  • Kidnapping1
  • Obscenity1
  • Homicide1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    297
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    86
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    82
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    72
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    68
  • Other
    1,580
Show top 50 of 243 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection297
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#86
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr82
  • Repair Exterior Wall72
  • Repair Exterior Stair68
  • Repair Porch System58
  • Install Smoke Detectors53
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed52
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance48
  • Repair Lintels41
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid39
  • Chimney38
  • Work Not Allowed37
  • Debris, Excessive37
  • Vacant Building - Register31
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas29
  • Repair Exterior Door29
  • Repair Window Sills29
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect29
  • Parapet28
  • Maintain Window Sash25
  • Repair Fence24
  • Repair Eaves24
  • File Bldg Registration23
  • Maintain Window22
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.21
  • Permit Required - Contractor19
  • Heat Unit Adequately19
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway17
  • Flaky Interior Paint16
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors15
  • Repair Screens14
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling14
  • Unknown14
  • Repair Or Replace13
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows13
  • Inspect Construction Work13
  • Install Door Viewing Device13
  • Repair****************13
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High12
  • Obstructions In Exit Way11
  • No Permit Flat Sign11
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar11
  • No Permit Projecting Sign11
  • Repair Roof11
  • Arrange For Inspection11
  • Access To Roof11
  • No Permit Wiring11
  • Open10
  • Repair Coping10

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    257
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    104
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Questions about Portage Park

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How much crime is there in Portage Park?

Over the last 12 months, 2,998 crimes were reported in Portage Park — about 48.5 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Portage 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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