Is South Chicago, Chicago Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data
Is South Chicago Safe? Crime & Safety Data
Over the last 12 months, 3,518 crimes were reported in South Chicago — about 130.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 84.3. There are also 202 traffic crashes in the same window and 12,254 open building violations on record nearby.
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Updated Aug 27, 2026 · Refreshes about every 48 hours.
By the numbers · South Chicago
3,518
Crimes (12 mo)
+54%vs city rate (130.0 vs 84.3 per 1k)
202
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-57%vs city avg 466
12,254
Open violations
+139%vs city avg 5,132
Crime is compared per resident (rate); counts are totals for the area. Other figures are compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.
Incident map · South Chicago
Breakdown · South Chicago
Most common crimes in South Chicago
Battery
778
Criminal Damage
530
Theft
436
Assault
383
Motor Vehicle Theft
335
Other
1,056
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Questions about South Chicago
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in South Chicago?
Over the last 12 months, 3,518 crimes were reported in South Chicago — about 130.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 84.3.
How do I check crime at a specific South Chicago address?
Enter any South Chicago address in the search box above to see block-level crime, violations, and crashes for that exact location — free.
Where does this South Chicago safety data come from?
Directly from the City of Chicago and Cook County open-data portals, updated automatically.
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.
Outline shows the South Chicago community area. Search an address for block-level detail.