Chicago neighborhood

Crime in Avondale

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

2,153Reported incidents

38,869Residents

$58,674Median income

At a glance

Avondale crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

508

Violent incidents

1,645

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Avondale crime map

Reported crime density across and around Avondale.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Avondale

Theft649

Assault406

Retail Theft396

Vandalism222

Burglary178

Other174

Shooting38

Robbery25

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Avondale

VandalismApr 1, 2026
029XX N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLE
AssaultApr 1, 2026
029XX N RICHMOND ST, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - DOMESTIC BATTERY SIMPLE
TheftApr 1, 2026
028XX N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE
TheftMar 31, 2026
034XX N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
BurglaryMar 31, 2026
034XX W ADDISON ST, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
VandalismMar 31, 2026
034XX W ADDISON ST, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLE
Retail TheftMar 31, 2026
033XX W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - RETAIL THEFT
BurglaryMar 31, 2026
028XX N WASHTENAW AVE, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
Retail TheftMar 31, 2026
032XX N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - RETAIL THEFT
VandalismMar 31, 2026
035XX N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Avondale

AndersonvilleA-7,175 residents Irving ParkA-52,911 residents Brighton ParkA-48,652 residents McKinley ParkA-15,387 residents

FAQ

Avondale safety: common questions

Is Avondale a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

Avondale has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Chicago. Our analysis counted 2,153 reported incidents in Avondale, including 508 violent and 1,645 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Avondale?

The most frequently reported offense in Avondale is Theft.