Chicago neighborhood

Crime in Bucktown

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

1,252Reported incidents

12,426Residents

$119,038Median income

At a glance

Bucktown crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

187

Violent incidents

1,065

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Bucktown crime map

Reported crime density across and around Bucktown.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Bucktown

Theft416

Retail Theft274

Vandalism195

Assault143

Burglary105

Other63

Robbery17

Shooting16

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Bucktown

Retail TheftApr 1, 2026
025XX N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - RETAIL THEFT
BurglaryApr 1, 2026
019XX N WINCHESTER AVE, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
TheftApr 1, 2026
022XX W HOMER ST, Chicago, IL
THEFT - $500 AND UNDER
VandalismMar 31, 2026
026XX N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO PROPERTY
VandalismMar 31, 2026
023XX W LOGAN BLVD, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL DAMAGE - CRIMINAL DEFACEMENT
Drug OffenseMar 31, 2026
025XX N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL
NARCOTICS - FOUND SUSPECT NARCOTICS
AssaultMar 30, 2026
021XX N CLAREMONT AVE, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - DOMESTIC BATTERY SIMPLE
OtherMar 30, 2026
024XX N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL TRESPASS - TO LAND
Retail TheftMar 30, 2026
025XX N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - RETAIL THEFT
TheftMar 30, 2026
021XX N OAKLEY AVE, Chicago, IL
DECEPTIVE PRACTICE - FINANCIAL IDENTITY THEFT OVER $ 300

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Bucktown

Lincoln ParkA51,377 residents West ElsdonA-9,139 residents Portage ParkA-63,218 residents Ukrainian VillageA-9,672 residents

FAQ

Bucktown safety: common questions

Is Bucktown a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

Bucktown has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Chicago. Our analysis counted 1,252 reported incidents in Bucktown, including 187 violent and 1,065 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Bucktown?

The most frequently reported offense in Bucktown is Theft.