Is South Chicago Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 3,592 crimes were reported in South Chicago — about 132.7 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 187 traffic crashes in the same window and 8,362 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · South Chicago

3,592
Crimes (12 mo)
+55%vs city rate (132.7 vs 85.4 per 1k)
187
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-60%vs city avg 473
8,362
Open violations
+147%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 · South Chicago

Most common crimes in South Chicago

  • Battery
    762
  • Criminal Damage
    577
  • Theft
    450
  • Assault
    381
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    366
  • Other
    1,056
Show all 26 types
  • Battery762
  • Criminal Damage577
  • Theft450
  • Assault381
  • Motor Vehicle Theft366
  • Other Offense276
  • Burglary160
  • Deceptive Practice142
  • Weapons Violation117
  • Robbery96
  • Criminal Trespass75
  • Narcotics63
  • Offense Involving Children31
  • Criminal Sexual Assault23
  • Sex Offense18
  • Interference With Public Officer18
  • Arson9
  • Homicide7
  • Public Peace Violation6
  • Stalking3
  • Intimidation3
  • Kidnapping3
  • Obscenity2
  • Liquor Law Violation2
  • Non-Criminal1
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1

Building violation types

  • Vacant Building - Register
    429
  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    381
  • Repair Porch System
    310
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    253
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    247
  • Other
    6,742
Show top 50 of 394 types
  • Vacant Building - Register429
  • Arrange Premise Inspection381
  • Repair Porch System310
  • Repair Exterior Wall253
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#247
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas223
  • Install Smoke Detectors187
  • Debris, Excessive177
  • Maintain Window164
  • Repair Eaves137
  • Repair Exterior Stair134
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance132
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling126
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr126
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem125
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid124
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition124
  • Watchman122
  • Repair Exterior Door118
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway118
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg112
  • Repair Roof110
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds99
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed91
  • Repair Fence86
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows85
  • Obstructions In Exit Way81
  • Repair Floor79
  • Maintain Window Sash76
  • Submit For Approval Plans74
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar72
  • Safe Working Conditions70
  • File Bldg Registration69
  • Repair Exterior Door Frame67
  • Heat Unit Adequately65
  • Repair Window Sills61
  • Repair Interior Stair System59
  • Provide Gutter &Amp; Downspout58
  • Repair Gutter54
  • Mice/Rodents52
  • Work Not Allowed52
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch52
  • Repair Door, Int.52
  • Unapproved Heating Device50
  • Chimney48
  • Repair Lintels47
  • Obtain Or Post Permit46
  • Rats43
  • Roaches42
  • Permit Required - Contractor41

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    128
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    59
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Questions about South Chicago

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How much crime is there in South Chicago?

Over the last 12 months, 3,592 crimes were reported in South Chicago — about 132.7 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the South Chicago 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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