Chicago neighborhood

Crime in Bronzeville

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

7,095Reported incidents

42,731Residents

$46,294Median income

At a glance

Bronzeville crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

2,327

Violent incidents

4,768

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Bronzeville crime map

Reported crime density across and around Bronzeville.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Bronzeville

Theft2,520

Assault1,723

Vandalism1,001

Other683

Burglary285

Weapons205

Shooting180

Drug Offense134

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Bronzeville

TheftApr 1, 2026
048XX S PRAIRIE AVE, Chicago, IL
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE
TheftApr 1, 2026
027XX S DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500
TheftApr 1, 2026
0000X W 27TH ST, Chicago, IL
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE
WeaponsApr 1, 2026
005XX E 38TH PL, Chicago, IL
WEAPONS VIOLATION - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION - HANDGUN
TheftApr 1, 2026
049XX S ST LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500
Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
006XX E 43RD ST, Chicago, IL
NARCOTICS - POSSESS - HALLUCINOGENS
OtherApr 1, 2026
035XX S RHODES AVE, Chicago, IL
OTHER OFFENSE - HARASSMENT BY ELECTRONIC MEANS
AssaultApr 1, 2026
038XX S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, IL
ASSAULT - AGGRAVATED - KNIFE / CUTTING INSTRUMENT
TheftApr 1, 2026
047XX S VINCENNES AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - $500 AND UNDER
ShootingApr 1, 2026
034XX S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - HANDGUN

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Bronzeville

Jackson ParkD2,486 residents WoodlawnD22,620 residents United CenterD9,297 residents BurnsideD-2,891 residents

FAQ

Bronzeville safety: common questions

Is Bronzeville a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

Bronzeville has a crime safety grade of D, making it a higher-crime area of Chicago. Our analysis counted 7,095 reported incidents in Bronzeville, including 2,327 violent and 4,768 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Bronzeville?

The most frequently reported offense in Bronzeville is Theft.