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Every crime, crash, and violation, pinned to its address

Crime incidents, building violations, and traffic crashes mapped at the address level. The granular picture that neighborhood guides miss.

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Safety data layer with crime incidents
How It Works

How to read your block's safety

1

Search your address

Enter any Chicago address to see safety data within a ½-mile radius, pulled from municipal open data portals.
2

Toggle safety layers

Enable crime incidents, building violations, and traffic crashes independently. Each layer uses distinct markers so you can read the map at a glance.
3

Filter by severity

Focus on what matters most. Filter by incident type and severity to understand the safety profile that's relevant to your situation.
Features

The data behind the layers

Crime · 47

Crime incidents

Recent crime data mapped at the individual incident level. See type, date, and precise location — not just aggregated neighborhood stats. Filter by severity to focus on violent crime vs. property crime.

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Building violations

Open building code violations flagged by city inspectors. These can signal neglected properties, unsafe conditions, or landlord issues — information that matters whether you're renting or buying.

Crashes · 12311 Req. · 23

Traffic crashes & 311 requests

Traffic crash data and 311 service requests round out the neighborhood activity picture. See which intersections are dangerous and what residents are reporting to the city.

Check the safety profile of any address

Search any Chicago address to see crime, violations, crashes, and more within a ½-mile radius.