Is Washington Park, Chicago Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data
Is Washington Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data
Over the last 12 months, 2,317 crimes were reported in Washington Park — about 196.7 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 84.7. There are also 398 traffic crashes in the same window and 7,435 open building violations on record nearby.
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Updated Oct 10, 2026 · Refreshes about every 48 hours.
By the numbers · Washington Park
2,317
Crimes (12 mo)
+132%vs city rate (196.7 vs 84.7 per 1k)
398
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-15%vs city avg 467
7,435
Open violations
+44%vs city avg 5,181
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
567
Theft
285
Assault
273
Criminal Damage
260
Motor Vehicle Theft
224
Other
708
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Questions about Washington Park
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Washington Park?
Over the last 12 months, 2,317 crimes were reported in Washington Park — about 196.7 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 84.7.
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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