Is South Lawndale Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 3,529 crimes were reported in South Lawndale — about 49.5 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 615 traffic crashes in the same window and 6,704 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · South Lawndale

3,529
Crimes (12 mo)
-42%vs city rate (49.5 vs 85.4 per 1k)
615
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+30%vs city avg 473
6,704
Open violations
+98%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 Lawndale

Most common crimes in South Lawndale

  • Battery
    826
  • Theft
    592
  • Criminal Damage
    378
  • Assault
    372
  • Other Offense
    311
  • Other
    1,050
Show all 26 types
  • Battery826
  • Theft592
  • Criminal Damage378
  • Assault372
  • Other Offense311
  • Motor Vehicle Theft188
  • Deceptive Practice148
  • Weapons Violation124
  • Narcotics124
  • Burglary109
  • Robbery100
  • Criminal Trespass79
  • Public Peace Violation41
  • Sex Offense35
  • Criminal Sexual Assault23
  • Offense Involving Children19
  • Homicide15
  • Interference With Public Officer14
  • Stalking11
  • Concealed Carry License Violation6
  • Arson4
  • Kidnapping3
  • Intimidation3
  • Obscenity2
  • Liquor Law Violation1
  • Public Indecency1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    510
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    295
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    268
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    218
  • Repair Porch System
    149
  • Other
    5,264
Show top 50 of 384 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection510
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#295
  • Repair Exterior Wall268
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr218
  • Repair Porch System149
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas149
  • Install Smoke Detectors148
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance147
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed138
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid125
  • Debris, Excessive124
  • Repair Exterior Stair122
  • Permit Required - Contractor105
  • Maintain Window99
  • Work Not Allowed95
  • Obstructions In Exit Way92
  • Vacant Building - Register91
  • No Key To Use Exit Door90
  • Chimney80
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling67
  • Parapet67
  • Repair Eaves65
  • Repair Exterior Door64
  • Repair Fence61
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows55
  • Access To Roof55
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect53
  • Arrange For Inspection52
  • Maintain Window Sash52
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work51
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway50
  • Chimney Capping49
  • Repair Window Sills47
  • Unknown45
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar45
  • Remove43
  • See Inspector Comments41
  • Repair Coping40
  • Repair Gutter40
  • Flaky Interior Paint40
  • Install Door Viewing Device39
  • Exposed Wiring39
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware39
  • Provide39
  • Repair Lintels38
  • Safe Working Conditions38
  • Open37
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors37
  • Repair Floor37
  • Repair Screens36

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    456
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    159
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Questions about South Lawndale

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How much crime is there in South Lawndale?

Over the last 12 months, 3,529 crimes were reported in South Lawndale — about 49.5 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the South Lawndale 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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