Chicago neighborhood

Crime in Lake View

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

4,616Reported incidents

77,087Residents

$100,442Median income

At a glance

Lake View crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

967

Violent incidents

3,649

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Lake View crime map

Reported crime density across and around Lake View.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Lake View

Theft1,857

Retail Theft792

Assault772

Vandalism346

Burglary331

Other291

Sexual Offense69

Robbery64

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Lake View

BurglaryApr 1, 2026
017XX W NELSON ST, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
Retail TheftApr 1, 2026
031XX N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL
THEFT - RETAIL THEFT
AssaultApr 1, 2026
029XX N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - SIMPLE
VandalismApr 1, 2026
017XX W MELROSE ST, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLE
TheftApr 1, 2026
033XX N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500
TheftApr 1, 2026
017XX W SCHOOL ST, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500
VandalismApr 1, 2026
034XX N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLE
BurglaryApr 1, 2026
017XX W ROSCOE ST, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
BurglaryApr 1, 2026
017XX W ROSCOE ST, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
TheftApr 1, 2026
030XX N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Lake View

Portage ParkA-63,218 residents Ukrainian VillageA-9,672 residents Archer HeightsA-9,793 residents East SideA-22,787 residents

FAQ

Lake View safety: common questions

Is Lake View a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

Lake View has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Chicago. Our analysis counted 4,616 reported incidents in Lake View, including 967 violent and 3,649 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Lake View?

The most frequently reported offense in Lake View is Theft.