Is Woodlawn Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 3,595 crimes were reported in Woodlawn — about 139.1 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4. There are also 338 traffic crashes in the same window and 4,276 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Woodlawn

3,595
Crimes (12 mo)
+63%vs city rate (139.1 vs 85.4 per 1k)
338
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-29%vs city avg 473
4,276
Open violations
+26%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 · Woodlawn

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Breakdown · Woodlawn

Most common crimes in Woodlawn

  • Battery
    713
  • Theft
    706
  • Criminal Damage
    460
  • Assault
    399
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    326
  • Other
    991
Show all 25 types
  • Battery713
  • Theft706
  • Criminal Damage460
  • Assault399
  • Motor Vehicle Theft326
  • Other Offense250
  • Deceptive Practice147
  • Burglary146
  • Weapons Violation125
  • Robbery76
  • Criminal Trespass72
  • Narcotics55
  • Offense Involving Children32
  • Criminal Sexual Assault16
  • Sex Offense15
  • Interference With Public Officer12
  • Homicide11
  • Public Peace Violation10
  • Arson6
  • Stalking6
  • Intimidation5
  • Concealed Carry License Violation3
  • Kidnapping2
  • Gambling1
  • Liquor Law Violation1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    356
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    191
  • Repair Porch System
    176
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    164
  • Repair Exterior Stair
    116
  • Other
    3,273
Show top 50 of 321 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection356
  • Repair Exterior Wall191
  • Repair Porch System176
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#164
  • Repair Exterior Stair116
  • Parapet97
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance94
  • File Bldg Registration92
  • Vacant Building - Register86
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas84
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr75
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling73
  • Obstructions In Exit Way68
  • Install Smoke Detectors67
  • Repair Fence65
  • Heat Unit Adequately56
  • Debris, Excessive54
  • Repair Exterior Door50
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar50
  • Repair Lintels48
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows44
  • Carb Monox Detect In Resid42
  • Cut Or Remove High Weeds38
  • Repair/Rebuild Garage Or Shed37
  • Repair/Replace Smoke Detectors37
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch36
  • Maintain Window35
  • Mice/Rodents34
  • Repair Interior Stair System34
  • Unapproved Heating Device33
  • Repair Screens32
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High32
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware30
  • Repair Cornice29
  • Safe Working Conditions29
  • Repair Balcony29
  • Repair Window Sills29
  • Repair Floor28
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway28
  • Work Not Allowed27
  • Repair Coping27
  • Permit Required - Contractor27
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.26
  • Repair Or Replace25
  • See Inspector Comments25
  • Stop Leaking Water24
  • No Posted Address23
  • Open22
  • Defective Fixtures22
  • Chimney21

Traffic crash types

  • No Injury / Drive Away
    222
  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    116
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Questions about Woodlawn

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How much crime is there in Woodlawn?

Over the last 12 months, 3,595 crimes were reported in Woodlawn — about 139.1 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 85.4.

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Crimes cover the Woodlawn 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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