Chicago neighborhood

Crime in North Center

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

1,353Reported incidents

31,687Residents

$117,653Median income

At a glance

North Center crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

307

Violent incidents

1,046

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

North Center crime map

Reported crime density across and around North Center.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in North Center

Theft550

Assault249

Vandalism188

Other129

Burglary118

Retail Theft41

Shooting21

Drug Offense18

Latest reports

Recent incidents in North Center

Retail TheftApr 1, 2026
040XX N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - RETAIL THEFT
BurglaryApr 1, 2026
024XX W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
TheftApr 1, 2026
019XX W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, IL
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE
AssaultApr 1, 2026
021XX W GRACE ST, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - DOMESTIC BATTERY SIMPLE
AssaultApr 1, 2026
042XX N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - DOMESTIC BATTERY SIMPLE
AssaultApr 1, 2026
031XX N WOLCOTT AVE, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - SIMPLE
AssaultApr 1, 2026
033XX N ROCKWELL ST, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - SIMPLE
OtherMar 31, 2026
018XX W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL
OTHER OFFENSE - HARASSMENT BY ELECTRONIC MEANS
AssaultMar 30, 2026
035XX N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - SIMPLE
OtherMar 30, 2026
018XX W BELLE PLAINE AVE, Chicago, IL
OTHER OFFENSE - HARASSMENT BY TELEPHONE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near North Center

Gold CoastA15,684 residents Garfield RidgeA37,630 residents Belmont CraginA71,997 residents Garage ParkA48,866 residents

FAQ

North Center safety: common questions

Is North Center a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

North Center has a crime safety grade of A, making it one of the safer areas of Chicago. Our analysis counted 1,353 reported incidents in North Center, including 307 violent and 1,046 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in North Center?

The most frequently reported offense in North Center is Theft.