Is Roseland Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 5,023 crimes were reported in Roseland — about 129.5 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 211 traffic crashes in the same window and 7,373 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Roseland

5,023
Crimes (12 mo)
+52%vs city rate (129.5 vs 85.4 per 1k)
211
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-55%vs city avg 473
7,373
Open violations
+118%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 · Roseland

Most common crimes in Roseland

  • Battery
    1,016
  • Theft
    721
  • Criminal Damage
    623
  • Assault
    521
  • Other Offense
    469
  • Other
    1,673
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  • Battery1,016
  • Theft721
  • Criminal Damage623
  • Assault521
  • Other Offense469
  • Motor Vehicle Theft401
  • Deceptive Practice232
  • Narcotics214
  • Burglary170
  • Robbery150
  • Weapons Violation148
  • Criminal Trespass122
  • Interference With Public Officer74
  • Offense Involving Children41
  • Sex Offense32
  • Criminal Sexual Assault28
  • Public Peace Violation27
  • Homicide13
  • Arson9
  • Stalking4
  • Concealed Carry License Violation3
  • Obscenity1
  • Prostitution1
  • Gambling1
  • Kidnapping1
  • Human Trafficking1

Building violation types

  • Vacant Building - Register
    414
  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    254
  • Repair Porch System
    248
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    221
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas
    183
  • Other
    6,053
Show top 50 of 368 types
  • Vacant Building - Register414
  • Arrange Premise Inspection254
  • Repair Porch System248
  • Repair Exterior Wall221
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas183
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition169
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem168
  • Watchman167
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg141
  • Install Smoke Detectors137
  • Repair Exterior Stair135
  • Debris, Excessive131
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance130
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#124
  • Repair Fence114
  • Maintain Window114
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid109
  • Repair Eaves106
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling106
  • Submit For Approval Plans102
  • Repair Exterior Door90
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds85
  • Repair Roof85
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr79
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway78
  • Heat Unit Adequately75
  • Repair Floor72
  • Safe Working Conditions71
  • Provide65
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva63
  • Obtain Or Post Permit63
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed62
  • Repair Interior Stair System56
  • Chimney55
  • Obstructions In Exit Way54
  • Parapet52
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar52
  • Supply Hot Wtr Min Temp 120deg50
  • Unknown48
  • Work Not Allowed47
  • Unapproved Heating Device47
  • Repair Window Sills46
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High46
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors45
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch44
  • File Bldg Registration44
  • Exposed Wiring43
  • Permit Required - Contractor43
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows43
  • Maintain Window Sash42

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    132
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    79
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How much crime is there in Roseland?

Over the last 12 months, 5,023 crimes were reported in Roseland — about 129.5 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Roseland 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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