Is Wicker Park Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 6,999 crimes were reported in Wicker Park — about 80.8 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 606 traffic crashes in the same window and 4,211 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Wicker Park

6,999
Crimes (12 mo)
-5%vs city rate (80.8 vs 85.4 per 1k)
606
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
+28%vs city avg 473
4,211
Open violations
+24%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 · Wicker Park

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Breakdown · Wicker Park

Most common crimes in Wicker Park

  • Theft
    2,117
  • Criminal Damage
    862
  • Battery
    798
  • Burglary
    772
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    734
  • Other
    1,716
Show all 27 types
  • Theft2,117
  • Criminal Damage862
  • Battery798
  • Burglary772
  • Motor Vehicle Theft734
  • Deceptive Practice472
  • Assault393
  • Other Offense291
  • Criminal Trespass143
  • Robbery106
  • Weapons Violation61
  • Narcotics48
  • Sex Offense43
  • Criminal Sexual Assault39
  • Offense Involving Children30
  • Public Peace Violation27
  • Stalking20
  • Liquor Law Violation11
  • Interference With Public Officer8
  • Intimidation6
  • Homicide5
  • Arson5
  • Concealed Carry License Violation4
  • Kidnapping1
  • Obscenity1
  • Prostitution1
  • Public Indecency1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    388
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    243
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva
    179
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    156
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva
    146
  • Other
    3,099
Show top 50 of 340 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection388
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#243
  • Maintain Or Repair Hydro Eleva179
  • Repair Exterior Wall156
  • Maintain Or Repair Elect Eleva146
  • Obtain Permit Before Sign Work130
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr126
  • Repair Porch System104
  • File Bldg Registration97
  • Repair Exterior Stair94
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar86
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.79
  • Vacant Building - Register68
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance62
  • Open52
  • Parapet51
  • Obstructions In Exit Way49
  • Arrange For Inspection48
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect48
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas45
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated45
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High44
  • Maintain Window43
  • Repair Window Sills41
  • Repair Exterior Door40
  • Debris, Excessive39
  • Access To Roof35
  • Open Type Violation33
  • Install Smoke Detectors32
  • Repair Cornice29
  • Remove29
  • Repair Fence29
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed29
  • Repair Lintels28
  • Chimney28
  • Work Not Allowed27
  • See Inspector Comments27
  • No Posted Address27
  • No Permit Projecting Sign26
  • Permit Required - Contractor26
  • Arrange Permit Insp.26
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid25
  • Send Ex. Metal Letter25
  • Repair Eaves24
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway23
  • Protect Metal Members23
  • Maintan Bldg In Safe Condition22
  • Repair/Wreck Danger Resid Prem22
  • Watchman22
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows21

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    470
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    136
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How much crime is there in Wicker Park?

Over the last 12 months, 6,999 crimes were reported in Wicker Park — about 80.8 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Wicker 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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