Is West Ridge Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 3,199 crimes were reported in West Ridge — about 44.5 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 583 traffic crashes in the same window and 3,624 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · West Ridge

3,199
Crimes (12 mo)
-48%vs city rate (44.5 vs 85.4 per 1k)
583
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+23%vs city avg 473
3,624
Open violations
+7%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 Ridge

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Breakdown · West Ridge

Most common crimes in West Ridge

  • Theft
    696
  • Battery
    564
  • Criminal Damage
    390
  • Assault
    289
  • Other Offense
    278
  • Other
    982
Show all 26 types
  • Theft696
  • Battery564
  • Criminal Damage390
  • Assault289
  • Other Offense278
  • Burglary239
  • Motor Vehicle Theft236
  • Deceptive Practice218
  • Criminal Trespass79
  • Robbery62
  • Weapons Violation32
  • Narcotics25
  • Offense Involving Children23
  • Sex Offense16
  • Criminal Sexual Assault15
  • Stalking7
  • Public Peace Violation7
  • Intimidation6
  • Liquor Law Violation5
  • Interference With Public Officer3
  • Arson3
  • Homicide2
  • Kidnapping1
  • Gambling1
  • Concealed Carry License Violation1
  • Public Indecency1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    401
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    161
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    133
  • Repair Porch System
    95
  • Chimney
    85
  • Other
    2,749
Show top 50 of 306 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection401
  • Repair Exterior Wall161
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#133
  • Repair Porch System95
  • Chimney85
  • File Bldg Registration80
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance75
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas72
  • Install Smoke Detectors69
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed67
  • Parapet56
  • Heat Unit Adequately55
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr55
  • Repair Exterior Stair53
  • Repair Lintels52
  • Arrange For Inspection50
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar49
  • Access To Roof49
  • Debris, Excessive48
  • Repair Window Sills45
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid45
  • Maintain Window43
  • Unknown42
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors39
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling37
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway37
  • Repair Exterior Door35
  • Repair Screens35
  • See Inspector Comments33
  • Repair Fence30
  • Obstructions In Exit Way29
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work28
  • Send Ex. Metal Letter28
  • Permit Required - Contractor26
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.25
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds24
  • Chimney Capping24
  • Repair Eaves23
  • Vacant Building - Register23
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva22
  • Work Not Allowed22
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows22
  • Repair****************22
  • Protect Metal Members22
  • Open Type Violation21
  • Flaky Interior Paint21
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch20
  • Repair Cornice19
  • Maintain Window Sash19
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High19

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    449
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    134
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Questions about West Ridge

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How much crime is there in West Ridge?

Over the last 12 months, 3,199 crimes were reported in West Ridge — about 44.5 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the West Ridge 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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