Is South Loop Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 2,246 crimes were reported in South Loop — about 192.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 1,360 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,462 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · South Loop

2,246
Crimes (12 mo)
+125%vs city rate (192.0 vs 85.4 per 1k)
1,360
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+188%vs city avg 473
1,462
Open violations
-57%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 Loop

Most common crimes in South Loop

  • Theft
    478
  • Battery
    387
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    204
  • Assault
    186
  • Deceptive Practice
    179
  • Other
    812
Show all 25 types
  • Theft478
  • Battery387
  • Motor Vehicle Theft204
  • Assault186
  • Deceptive Practice179
  • Other Offense177
  • Criminal Damage172
  • Burglary115
  • Criminal Trespass93
  • Weapons Violation73
  • Narcotics47
  • Robbery35
  • Public Peace Violation28
  • Interference With Public Officer17
  • Sex Offense14
  • Criminal Sexual Assault13
  • Offense Involving Children11
  • Stalking4
  • Concealed Carry License Violation3
  • Obscenity2
  • Kidnapping2
  • Intimidation2
  • Homicide2
  • Arson1
  • Liquor Law Violation1

Building violation types

  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva
    228
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work
    122
  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    83
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    51
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva
    36
  • Other
    942
Show top 50 of 251 types
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva228
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work122
  • Arrange Premise Inspection83
  • Repair Exterior Wall51
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva36
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#30
  • Unknown29
  • Provide25
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar25
  • Obstructions In Exit Way25
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated25
  • Arrange For Re-Inspection22
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling18
  • Fire Extngshr Recharge &Amp; Tag18
  • Remove18
  • Submit 2 Copy Structural Rpt17
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.17
  • Repair Interior Stair System16
  • Send Ex. Metal Letter14
  • No Permit Flat Sign14
  • Submit 2 Copies Critical Exam13
  • Obtain Refrigeration Permit13
  • Post Approved Occupancy Card12
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr12
  • Repair Lintels10
  • Class B Door In Stairwell10
  • Restore Exit And Em10
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance10
  • Open Type Violation10
  • Repair Door, Int.9
  • Window Repair For Air Seepage9
  • No Posted Address9
  • Life Safety Evaluation Plan9
  • Owner Or Licensed Contractor8
  • Parapet8
  • File Bldg Registration8
  • Remove Rust8
  • Repair Floor7
  • Illuminate Public Stair/Hall7
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid7
  • Illuminate Exit Areas7
  • Install Smoke Detectors7
  • Protect Metal Members7
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors6
  • Arrange For Inspection6
  • Install Covers6
  • Debris, Excessive6
  • Scrape/Paint Fire Escape5
  • Heat Unit Adequately5
  • Repair Balcony5

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    1,077
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    283
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Questions about South Loop

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How much crime is there in South Loop?

Over the last 12 months, 2,246 crimes were reported in South Loop — about 192.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the South Loop 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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