Is West Elsdon Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 868 crimes were reported in West Elsdon — about 77.0 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 566 traffic crashes in the same window and 1,852 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · West Elsdon

868
Crimes (12 mo)
-10%vs city rate (77.0 vs 85.4 per 1k)
566
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+20%vs city avg 473
1,852
Open violations
-45%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 · West Elsdon

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Breakdown · West Elsdon

Most common crimes in West Elsdon

  • Battery
    167
  • Theft
    142
  • Criminal Damage
    122
  • Assault
    90
  • Other Offense
    83
  • Other
    264
Show all 20 types
  • Battery167
  • Theft142
  • Criminal Damage122
  • Assault90
  • Other Offense83
  • Motor Vehicle Theft81
  • Deceptive Practice59
  • Burglary42
  • Robbery20
  • Criminal Trespass15
  • Weapons Violation14
  • Sex Offense6
  • Interference With Public Officer6
  • Narcotics5
  • Offense Involving Children4
  • Criminal Sexual Assault4
  • Arson4
  • Concealed Carry License Violation2
  • Stalking1
  • Public Peace Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    184
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    84
  • Vacant Building - Register
    78
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    62
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    60
  • Other
    1,384
Show top 50 of 229 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection184
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr84
  • Vacant Building - Register78
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#62
  • Repair Exterior Wall60
  • Work Not Allowed47
  • Repair Exterior Stair46
  • Install Smoke Detectors43
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed42
  • Permit Required - Contractor40
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid34
  • Repair Window Sills33
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas31
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect30
  • Repair Lintels30
  • Repair Porch System29
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance26
  • Chimney25
  • Repair Exterior Door25
  • Provide24
  • Obstructions In Exit Way19
  • Remove16
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva15
  • Repair Fence15
  • Heat Unit Adequately15
  • Unknown15
  • Arrange For Inspection15
  • Open Type Violation15
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition15
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem15
  • Watchman15
  • File Bldg Registration15
  • Maintain Window14
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors14
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated14
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway14
  • Repair Interior Stair System14
  • Open13
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.13
  • Debris, Excessive13
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work13
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg13
  • Chimney Capping13
  • Access To Roof13
  • See Inspector Comments11
  • Repair Roof10
  • Permit Required10
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar10
  • Parapet10
  • No Key To Use Exit Door10

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    413
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    153
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How much crime is there in West Elsdon?

Over the last 12 months, 868 crimes were reported in West Elsdon — about 77.0 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the West Elsdon 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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