Is West Lawn Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 1,668 crimes were reported in West Lawn — about 50.0 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 494 traffic crashes in the same window and 2,461 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · West Lawn

1,668
Crimes (12 mo)
-41%vs city rate (50.0 vs 85.4 per 1k)
494
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+4%vs city avg 473
2,461
Open violations
-27%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 Lawn

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Breakdown · West Lawn

Most common crimes in West Lawn

  • Theft
    447
  • Battery
    275
  • Criminal Damage
    191
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    176
  • Assault
    146
  • Other
    433
Show all 22 types
  • Theft447
  • Battery275
  • Criminal Damage191
  • Motor Vehicle Theft176
  • Assault146
  • Other Offense117
  • Deceptive Practice82
  • Burglary79
  • Criminal Trespass41
  • Robbery28
  • Weapons Violation26
  • Sex Offense14
  • Offense Involving Children12
  • Narcotics11
  • Criminal Sexual Assault6
  • Interference With Public Officer6
  • Stalking4
  • Homicide3
  • Intimidation1
  • Arson1
  • Liquor Law Violation1
  • Public Peace Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    256
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr
    110
  • Vacant Building - Register
    98
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    74
  • Permit Required - Contractor
    63
  • Other
    1,860
Show top 50 of 266 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection256
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr110
  • Vacant Building - Register98
  • Repair Exterior Stair74
  • Permit Required - Contractor63
  • Work Not Allowed62
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed62
  • Repair Exterior Wall61
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance54
  • Chimney52
  • Install Smoke Detectors51
  • Repair Porch System49
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#48
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas47
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid45
  • Repair Fence33
  • Obstructions In Exit Way33
  • Debris, Excessive33
  • Repair Window Sills31
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect29
  • Unknown27
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work27
  • Repair Eaves26
  • Maintain Window24
  • Repair Exterior Door24
  • Arrange For Inspection23
  • Access To Roof23
  • Egress -Basement20
  • Remove19
  • Heat Unit Adequately19
  • See Inspector Comments18
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling18
  • Open18
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High17
  • Permit Required17
  • No Key To Use Exit Door16
  • Repair Lintels15
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway15
  • File Bldg Registration15
  • Repair Downspout14
  • No Posted Address14
  • Provide13
  • Chimney Capping13
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar13
  • Maintain Window Sash13
  • Open Type Violation13
  • Repair Roof12
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware12
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors12
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds12

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    337
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    157
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How much crime is there in West Lawn?

Over the last 12 months, 1,668 crimes were reported in West Lawn — about 50.0 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the West Lawn 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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