Is West Garfield Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 3,244 crimes were reported in West Garfield Park — about 187.9 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 839 traffic crashes in the same window and 9,193 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · West Garfield Park

3,244
Crimes (12 mo)
+120%vs city rate (187.9 vs 85.4 per 1k)
839
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+77%vs city avg 473
9,193
Open violations
+172%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 Garfield Park

Most common crimes in West Garfield Park

  • Battery
    716
  • Narcotics
    461
  • Theft
    387
  • Criminal Damage
    350
  • Assault
    294
  • Other
    1,036
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  • Battery716
  • Narcotics461
  • Theft387
  • Criminal Damage350
  • Assault294
  • Motor Vehicle Theft230
  • Other Offense176
  • Weapons Violation134
  • Robbery116
  • Deceptive Practice92
  • Burglary86
  • Criminal Trespass43
  • Offense Involving Children27
  • Homicide25
  • Criminal Sexual Assault25
  • Public Peace Violation17
  • Interference With Public Officer15
  • Sex Offense15
  • Stalking13
  • Prostitution13
  • Arson5
  • Liquor Law Violation1
  • Obscenity1
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1
  • Kidnapping1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    505
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    295
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    285
  • Vacant Building - Register
    251
  • Repair Porch System
    240
  • Other
    7,617
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  • Arrange Premise Inspection505
  • Repair Exterior Wall295
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#285
  • Vacant Building - Register251
  • Repair Porch System240
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas202
  • Repair Exterior Stair198
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr170
  • Install Smoke Detectors167
  • Parapet151
  • Unknown141
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid130
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance130
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition119
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem119
  • Watchman118
  • Debris, Excessive117
  • Repair Fence112
  • Chimney105
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg104
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva102
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling100
  • Obstructions In Exit Way98
  • Repair Exterior Door96
  • Submit For Approval Plans86
  • Chimney Capping85
  • Work Not Allowed84
  • Open82
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds78
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows77
  • Heat Unit Adequately77
  • Provide76
  • Repair Floor76
  • Permit Required - Contractor75
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch74
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway74
  • File Bldg Registration73
  • Maintain Window70
  • Repair Cornice68
  • Repair Interior Stair System68
  • Defective Fixtures67
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed63
  • Repair Window Sills60
  • Repair Lintels60
  • Install Illumination59
  • Mice/Rodents59
  • See Inspector Comments57
  • Exposed Wiring57
  • Licensed Bonded Plmbg Contrctr57
  • Supply Hot Wtr Min Temp 120deg57

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    488
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    351
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Questions about West Garfield Park

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How much crime is there in West Garfield Park?

Over the last 12 months, 3,244 crimes were reported in West Garfield Park — about 187.9 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the West Garfield 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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