Chicago neighborhood

Crime in Lower West Side / Pilsen

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Lower West Side / Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

2,418Reported incidents

35,392Residents

$41,887Median income

BLower West Side / Pilsen grade

At a glance

Lower West Side / Pilsen crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

933

Violent incidents

1,485

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Lower West Side / Pilsen crime map

Reported crime density across and around Lower West Side / Pilsen.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Lower West Side / Pilsen

Theft775

Assault730

Vandalism261

Other242

Burglary113

Shooting63

Retail Theft61

Sexual Offense48

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Lower West Side / Pilsen

Assault
020XX W 18TH PL, Chicago, IL
ASSAULT - SIMPLE
Apr 1, 2026
Other
018XX S LOOMIS ST, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL TRESPASS - TO LAND
Apr 1, 2026
Assault
020XX S BLUE ISLAND AVE, Chicago, IL
ASSAULT - SIMPLE
Apr 1, 2026
Assault
011XX W 18TH ST, Chicago, IL
ASSAULT - AGGRAVATED - OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON
Mar 31, 2026
Weapons
024XX S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL
WEAPONS VIOLATION - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION - HANDGUN
Mar 31, 2026
Other
018XX S LOOMIS ST, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL TRESPASS - TO STATE SUP LAND
Mar 31, 2026
Theft
024XX S BLUE ISLAND AVE, Chicago, IL
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE
Mar 31, 2026
Other
018XX S PAULINA ST, Chicago, IL
OTHER OFFENSE - HARASSMENT BY TELEPHONE
Mar 31, 2026
Vandalism
019XX S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO PROPERTY
Mar 31, 2026
Burglary
014XX W 21ST ST, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - UNLAWFUL ENTRY
Mar 31, 2026

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Lower West Side / Pilsen

BNew City44,769 residents BPullman8,090 residents BRiver North34,832 residents BCalumet Heights14,248 residents

FAQ

Lower West Side / Pilsen safety: common questions

Is Lower West Side / Pilsen a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

Lower West Side / Pilsen has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of Chicago. Our analysis counted 2,418 reported incidents in Lower West Side / Pilsen, including 933 violent and 1,485 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Lower West Side / Pilsen?

The most frequently reported offense in Lower West Side / Pilsen is Theft.