Is River North Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 10,679 crimes were reported in River North — about 102.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 2,230 traffic crashes in the same window and 2,244 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · River North

10,679
Crimes (12 mo)
+19%vs city rate (102.0 vs 85.4 per 1k)
2,230
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+371%vs city avg 473
2,244
Open violations
-34%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 · River North

Most common crimes in River North

  • Theft
    4,453
  • Battery
    1,503
  • Deceptive Practice
    1,105
  • Criminal Damage
    657
  • Assault
    563
  • Other
    2,398
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  • Theft4,453
  • Battery1,503
  • Deceptive Practice1,105
  • Criminal Damage657
  • Assault563
  • Motor Vehicle Theft431
  • Criminal Trespass402
  • Other Offense376
  • Burglary375
  • Robbery248
  • Criminal Sexual Assault148
  • Narcotics91
  • Weapons Violation90
  • Public Peace Violation66
  • Sex Offense52
  • Stalking29
  • Offense Involving Children28
  • Interference With Public Officer20
  • Liquor Law Violation13
  • Homicide11
  • Intimidation6
  • Concealed Carry License Violation3
  • Public Indecency3
  • Arson2
  • Kidnapping2
  • Obscenity1
  • Gambling1

Building violation types

  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva
    221
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work
    114
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva
    106
  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    91
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.
    65
  • Other
    1,647
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  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva221
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work114
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva106
  • Arrange Premise Inspection91
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.65
  • Provide65
  • Repair Exterior Wall63
  • Arrange For Inspection63
  • Obstructions In Exit Way57
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated49
  • Open Type Violation43
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#42
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar35
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling31
  • Fire Extngshr Recharge &Amp; Tag29
  • Post Approved Occupancy Card29
  • Arrange For Re-Inspection28
  • Repair Interior Stair System25
  • Install Smoke Detectors25
  • Send Ex. Metal Letter25
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr23
  • Illuminate Public Stair/Hall22
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid22
  • Parapet20
  • No Permit Flat Sign20
  • Arrange Annual Insp.20
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas17
  • Protect Metal Members16
  • Life Safety Evaluation Plan16
  • Repair Exterior Door15
  • See Inspector Comments15
  • Submit 2 Copy Structural Rpt15
  • Vacant Building - Register15
  • Access To Roof14
  • Prv High Side14
  • No Permit Projecting Sign13
  • Repair Ex. Met.13
  • Maint Platform Lift12
  • Submit 2 Copies Critical Exam12
  • Remove12
  • Repair Or Replace12
  • No Entry12
  • Class B Door In Stairwell11
  • Repair Exterior Stair11
  • Debris, Excessive11
  • Provide Sidewalk Shed F/Protct10
  • 2-Hr Stair Enclosure, 4+ Story10
  • Unknown10
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance9
  • Maintain Mech. Vent System9

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    1,800
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    430
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How much crime is there in River North?

Over the last 12 months, 10,679 crimes were reported in River North — about 102.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the River North 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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