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Crime in Kenwood

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

2,132Reported incidents
14,490Residents
$62,657Median income

At a glance

Kenwood crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

643
Violent incidents
1,489
Property incidents
Theft
Most common offense

Map

Kenwood crime map

Reported crime density across and around Kenwood.
Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Kenwood

Theft780
Assault522
Vandalism335
Other183
Burglary91
Retail Theft85
Shooting47
Weapons31

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Kenwood

  • Vandalism

    008XX E 46TH ST, Chicago, IL

    CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLE

  • Assault

    046XX S ELLIS AVE, Chicago, IL

    BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON

  • Weapons

    050XX S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL

    WEAPONS VIOLATION - RECKLESS FIREARM DISCHARGE

  • Assault

    046XX S DREXEL BLVD, Chicago, IL

    BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON

  • Theft

    045XX S DREXEL BLVD, Chicago, IL

    THEFT - $500 AND UNDER

  • Theft

    043XX S BERKELEY AVE, Chicago, IL

    MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE

  • Vandalism

    008XX E 46TH ST, Chicago, IL

    CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO PROPERTY

  • Theft

    047XX S KENWOOD AVE, Chicago, IL

    MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE

  • Other

    009XX E 45TH ST, Chicago, IL

    OTHER OFFENSE - HARASSMENT BY TELEPHONE

  • Vandalism

    049XX S DREXEL BLVD, Chicago, IL

    CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Kenwood

Armour SquareD+5,365 residentsGarfield ParkD38,598 residentsSouth ShoreD49,013 residentsJackson ParkD2,486 residents

FAQ

Kenwood safety: common questions

Is Kenwood a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

Kenwood has a crime safety grade of D, making it a higher-crime area of Chicago. Our analysis counted 2,132 reported incidents in Kenwood, including 643 violent and 1,489 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Kenwood?

The most frequently reported offense in Kenwood is Theft.