Is South Deering Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,716 crimes were reported in South Deering — about 121.7 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 155 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,294 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · South Deering

1,716
Crimes (12 mo)
+42%vs city rate (121.7 vs 85.4 per 1k)
155
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-67%vs city avg 473
1,294
Open violations
-62%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 · South Deering

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Breakdown · South Deering

Most common crimes in South Deering

  • Theft
    340
  • Battery
    300
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    219
  • Criminal Damage
    217
  • Assault
    194
  • Other
    446
Show all 23 types
  • Theft340
  • Battery300
  • Motor Vehicle Theft219
  • Criminal Damage217
  • Assault194
  • Other Offense135
  • Deceptive Practice67
  • Burglary54
  • Robbery47
  • Weapons Violation45
  • Narcotics25
  • Offense Involving Children23
  • Criminal Trespass22
  • Homicide8
  • Criminal Sexual Assault4
  • Interference With Public Officer4
  • Sex Offense3
  • Public Peace Violation3
  • Stalking2
  • Kidnapping1
  • Obscenity1
  • Intimidation1
  • Arson1

Building violation types

  • Vacant Building - Register
    116
  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    70
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    43
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance
    42
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds
    38
  • Other
    985
Show top 50 of 202 types
  • Vacant Building - Register116
  • Arrange Premise Inspection70
  • Repair Exterior Wall43
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance42
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds38
  • Chimney34
  • Debris, Excessive34
  • Repair Porch System33
  • Repair Eaves32
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed31
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway30
  • Repair Roof26
  • Repair Fence25
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas25
  • Repair Exterior Stair21
  • Repair Exterior Door17
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr16
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition16
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem16
  • Watchman16
  • Install Smoke Detectors15
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg15
  • Maintain Window14
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling14
  • Repair Or Replace12
  • Repair Gutter12
  • Obtain Or Post Permit11
  • Stop Leaking Water10
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar10
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva9
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid9
  • Safe Working Conditions9
  • Heat Unit Adequately9
  • Repair Floor9
  • Permit Required - Contractor9
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect9
  • Dwelling Clean And Sanitary8
  • Defective Outlets8
  • Obstructions In Exit Way8
  • Repair Downspout8
  • Repair Window Sills8
  • Maintain Window Sash8
  • Flaky Interior Paint8
  • Chimney Capping8
  • Arrange For Inspection8
  • Access To Roof8
  • Repair Interior Stair System7
  • Repair Exterior Door Frame7
  • Repair Screens6
  • Work Not Allowed6

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    109
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    46
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How much crime is there in South Deering?

Over the last 12 months, 1,716 crimes were reported in South Deering — about 121.7 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the South Deering 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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