Is Washington Park, Chicago Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data
Is Washington Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data
Over the last 12 months, 2,328 crimes were reported in Washington Park — about 196.6 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 84.3. There are also 394 traffic crashes in the same window and 7,394 open building violations on record nearby.
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Updated Aug 26, 2026 · Refreshes about every 48 hours.
By the numbers · Washington Park
2,328
Crimes (12 mo)
+133%vs city rate (196.6 vs 84.3 per 1k)
394
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-15%vs city avg 466
7,394
Open violations
+44%vs city avg 5,132
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
Breakdown · Washington Park
Most common crimes in Washington Park
Battery
564
Theft
294
Assault
276
Criminal Damage
257
Motor Vehicle Theft
219
Other
718
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Questions about Washington Park
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Washington Park?
Over the last 12 months, 2,328 crimes were reported in Washington Park — about 196.6 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 84.3.
How do I check crime at a specific Washington Park address?
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Where does this Washington Park safety data come from?
Directly from the City of Chicago and Cook County open-data portals, updated automatically.
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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