Is Uptown Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 3,984 crimes were reported in Uptown — about 69.5 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 619 traffic crashes in the same window and 3,309 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Uptown

3,984
Crimes (12 mo)
-19%vs city rate (69.5 vs 85.4 per 1k)
619
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+31%vs city avg 473
3,309
Open violations
-2%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 · Uptown

Most common crimes in Uptown

  • Theft
    1,223
  • Battery
    701
  • Criminal Damage
    408
  • Assault
    358
  • Deceptive Practice
    279
  • Other
    1,015
Show all 25 types
  • Theft1,223
  • Battery701
  • Criminal Damage408
  • Assault358
  • Deceptive Practice279
  • Burglary226
  • Motor Vehicle Theft191
  • Other Offense188
  • Criminal Trespass125
  • Robbery72
  • Narcotics59
  • Criminal Sexual Assault45
  • Sex Offense34
  • Weapons Violation28
  • Offense Involving Children14
  • Public Peace Violation7
  • Stalking6
  • Interference With Public Officer5
  • Intimidation4
  • Arson4
  • Human Trafficking2
  • Homicide2
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1
  • Kidnapping1
  • Prostitution1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    383
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    149
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva
    142
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    140
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar
    124
  • Other
    2,371
Show top 50 of 310 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection383
  • Repair Exterior Wall149
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva142
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#140
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar124
  • File Bldg Registration89
  • Repair Porch System78
  • Parapet67
  • Repair Lintels60
  • Provide50
  • Repair Exterior Stair49
  • Repair Window Sills47
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling43
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva40
  • Repair Exterior Door36
  • Fire Extngshr Recharge &Amp; Tag35
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated35
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas35
  • Repair Cornice34
  • See Inspector Comments33
  • Obstructions In Exit Way32
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance32
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr31
  • Chimney31
  • Install Smoke Detectors31
  • Repair Fence30
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid28
  • Repair Screens27
  • Heat Unit Adequately26
  • Debris, Excessive25
  • Unknown25
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors24
  • Repair Eaves24
  • Repair Interior Stair System23
  • Open Type Violation22
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High21
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.20
  • Repair Floor19
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work19
  • Vacant Building - Register19
  • Repair Or Replace18
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed18
  • Safe Working Conditions18
  • Maintain Window18
  • Repair Coping17
  • Class B Door In Stairwell16
  • Int Wall/Ceiling Peeling Paint16
  • Access To Roof16
  • Send Ex. Metal Letter16
  • Protect Metal Members16

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    455
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    164
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Questions about Uptown

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How much crime is there in Uptown?

Over the last 12 months, 3,984 crimes were reported in Uptown — about 69.5 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Uptown 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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