Is West Pullman Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 3,090 crimes were reported in West Pullman — about 109.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 154 traffic crashes in the same window and 4,572 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · West Pullman

3,090
Crimes (12 mo)
+28%vs city rate (109.0 vs 85.4 per 1k)
154
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-67%vs city avg 473
4,572
Open violations
+35%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 Pullman

Most common crimes in West Pullman

  • Battery
    584
  • Theft
    441
  • Criminal Damage
    414
  • Assault
    319
  • Other Offense
    305
  • Other
    1,027
Show all 24 types
  • Battery584
  • Theft441
  • Criminal Damage414
  • Assault319
  • Other Offense305
  • Motor Vehicle Theft288
  • Burglary176
  • Deceptive Practice125
  • Weapons Violation99
  • Robbery74
  • Narcotics65
  • Criminal Trespass51
  • Offense Involving Children33
  • Interference With Public Officer30
  • Sex Offense29
  • Criminal Sexual Assault17
  • Stalking10
  • Public Peace Violation7
  • Arson7
  • Homicide6
  • Concealed Carry License Violation4
  • Kidnapping3
  • Intimidation2
  • Prostitution1

Building violation types

  • Vacant Building - Register
    283
  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    200
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    139
  • Repair Porch System
    135
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance
    113
  • Other
    3,702
Show top 50 of 341 types
  • Vacant Building - Register283
  • Arrange Premise Inspection200
  • Repair Exterior Wall139
  • Repair Porch System135
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance113
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas106
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition103
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem103
  • Watchman102
  • Repair Exterior Stair93
  • Post Owner Info On Abdn Bldg88
  • Install Smoke Detectors80
  • Debris, Excessive77
  • Maintain Window72
  • Repair Fence71
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#66
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds64
  • Repair Eaves61
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed59
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid59
  • Repair Roof57
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling56
  • Obtain Or Post Permit52
  • Submit For Approval Plans50
  • Chimney49
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway48
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr47
  • Heat Unit Adequately37
  • Repair Interior Stair System36
  • Unknown35
  • Repair Floor32
  • Repair Exterior Door31
  • Exposed Wiring31
  • File Bldg Registration31
  • Repair Gutter30
  • Permit Required - Contractor30
  • Parapet29
  • Stop Leaking Water29
  • Flaky Interior Paint29
  • Maintain Window Sash28
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows28
  • Provide27
  • See Inspector Comments27
  • Obstructions In Exit Way26
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch26
  • Repair Window Sills26
  • Repair Downspout25
  • Chimney Capping25
  • Unapproved Heating Device24
  • Supply Hot Wtr Min Temp 120deg23

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    100
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    54
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How much crime is there in West Pullman?

Over the last 12 months, 3,090 crimes were reported in West Pullman — about 109.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the West Pullman 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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