Chicago neighborhood

Crime in Lincoln Square

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

1,933Reported incidents

39,088Residents

$80,159Median income

At a glance

Lincoln Square crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

492

Violent incidents

1,441

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Lincoln Square crime map

Reported crime density across and around Lincoln Square.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Lincoln Square

Theft779

Assault403

Vandalism198

Other195

Retail Theft138

Burglary113

Sexual Offense40

Shooting27

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Lincoln Square

BurglaryApr 1, 2026
023XX W WINNEMAC AVE, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
BurglaryApr 1, 2026
050XX N CLAREMONT AVE, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
TheftApr 1, 2026
026XX W SUNNYSIDE AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500
TheftApr 1, 2026
044XX N Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500
TheftApr 1, 2026
048XX N ROCKWELL ST, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500
BurglaryApr 1, 2026
024XX W WINONA ST, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
BurglaryApr 1, 2026
025XX W WINNEMAC AVE, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
TheftApr 1, 2026
021XX W Farragut Ave, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500
TheftApr 1, 2026
045XX N CLAREMONT AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500
BurglaryApr 1, 2026
052XX N HOYNE AVE, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Lincoln Square

North ParkA-17,933 residents Little VillageA-79,375 residents Chicago LawnB+71,875 residents East VillageB+7,220 residents

FAQ

Lincoln Square safety: common questions

Is Lincoln Square a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

Lincoln Square has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Chicago. Our analysis counted 1,933 reported incidents in Lincoln Square, including 492 violent and 1,441 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Lincoln Square?

The most frequently reported offense in Lincoln Square is Theft.