Is Washington Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 2,336 crimes were reported in Washington Park — about 196.9 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 386 traffic crashes in the same window and 4,014 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Washington Park

2,336
Crimes (12 mo)
+131%vs city rate (196.9 vs 85.4 per 1k)
386
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-18%vs city avg 473
4,014
Open violations
+19%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 · Washington Park

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Breakdown · Washington Park

Most common crimes in Washington Park

  • Battery
    544
  • Theft
    321
  • Assault
    287
  • Criminal Damage
    279
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    233
  • Other
    672
Show all 22 types
  • Battery544
  • Theft321
  • Assault287
  • Criminal Damage279
  • Motor Vehicle Theft233
  • Other Offense173
  • Weapons Violation101
  • Burglary78
  • Narcotics74
  • Deceptive Practice73
  • Robbery41
  • Criminal Trespass29
  • Offense Involving Children21
  • Criminal Sexual Assault19
  • Public Peace Violation17
  • Stalking16
  • Interference With Public Officer11
  • Sex Offense9
  • Homicide4
  • Arson3
  • Liquor Law Violation2
  • Gambling1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    351
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    168
  • Repair Porch System
    138
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    113
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas
    99
  • Other
    3,145
Show top 50 of 311 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection351
  • Repair Exterior Wall168
  • Repair Porch System138
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#113
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas99
  • Repair Exterior Stair93
  • File Bldg Registration88
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance85
  • Parapet83
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr68
  • Install Smoke Detectors67
  • Vacant Building - Register65
  • Repair Fence62
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling60
  • Repair Exterior Door58
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows52
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid52
  • Unknown50
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar49
  • Obstructions In Exit Way48
  • Repair Window Sills48
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors44
  • Repair Lintels42
  • Heat Unit Adequately41
  • Permit Required - Contractor39
  • Repair Screens39
  • Repair Cornice38
  • Repair Interior Stair System38
  • Debris, Excessive38
  • Mice/Rodents37
  • Repair Coping34
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High34
  • Repair Floor32
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway31
  • Safe Working Conditions31
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware29
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed27
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.26
  • Stop Leaking Water26
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch25
  • Chimney24
  • Unapproved Heating Device24
  • Fire Extngshr Recharge &Amp; Tag21
  • Maintain Window21
  • Supply Hot Wtr Min Temp 120deg21
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg21
  • Illuminate Public Stair/Hall20
  • Carpeting20
  • Licensed Bonded Plmbg Contrctr20
  • Defective Fixtures20

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    257
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    129
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Questions about Washington Park

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How much crime is there in Washington Park?

Over the last 12 months, 2,336 crimes were reported in Washington Park — about 196.9 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Washington Park 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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