Is West Englewood Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 4,123 crimes were reported in West Englewood — about 139.3 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 431 traffic crashes in the same window and 9,813 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · West Englewood

4,123
Crimes (12 mo)
+63%vs city rate (139.3 vs 85.4 per 1k)
431
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-9%vs city avg 473
9,813
Open violations
+190%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 · West Englewood

Most common crimes in West Englewood

  • Battery
    898
  • Theft
    610
  • Criminal Damage
    504
  • Assault
    470
  • Other Offense
    369
  • Other
    1,272
Show all 26 types
  • Battery898
  • Theft610
  • Criminal Damage504
  • Assault470
  • Other Offense369
  • Motor Vehicle Theft289
  • Narcotics220
  • Weapons Violation136
  • Deceptive Practice135
  • Burglary114
  • Robbery107
  • Criminal Trespass72
  • Offense Involving Children44
  • Interference With Public Officer41
  • Criminal Sexual Assault27
  • Sex Offense19
  • Public Peace Violation18
  • Homicide12
  • Arson10
  • Stalking8
  • Concealed Carry License Violation6
  • Intimidation5
  • Kidnapping4
  • Obscenity3
  • Human Trafficking1
  • Liquor Law Violation1

Building violation types

  • Vacant Building - Register
    464
  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    427
  • Repair Porch System
    350
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    333
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas
    230
  • Other
    8,009
Show top 50 of 409 types
  • Vacant Building - Register464
  • Arrange Premise Inspection427
  • Repair Porch System350
  • Repair Exterior Wall333
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas230
  • Repair Exterior Stair225
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#203
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr202
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition189
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem188
  • Watchman186
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance184
  • Install Smoke Detectors174
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg168
  • Debris, Excessive166
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid162
  • Repair Fence153
  • Submit For Approval Plans125
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway116
  • Maintain Window112
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds109
  • Repair Exterior Door104
  • Repair Eaves103
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling101
  • Unknown99
  • Permit Required - Contractor99
  • Chimney96
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed95
  • Heat Unit Adequately94
  • Parapet92
  • Work Not Allowed88
  • Safe Working Conditions88
  • Obstructions In Exit Way88
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch87
  • Maintain Window Sash86
  • Repair Roof78
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows76
  • Repair Window Sills75
  • Supply Hot Wtr Min Temp 120deg72
  • File Bldg Registration72
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect70
  • Defective Fixtures67
  • Repair Floor62
  • Unapproved Heating Device59
  • Obtain Or Post Permit59
  • Rats58
  • Exposed Wiring58
  • Chimney Capping58
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High58
  • Repair Interior Stair System53

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    276
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    155
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How much crime is there in West Englewood?

Over the last 12 months, 4,123 crimes were reported in West Englewood — about 139.3 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the West Englewood 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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