Chicago neighborhood

Crime in Oakland

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

907Reported incidents

4,943Residents

$37,203Median income

At a glance

Oakland crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

316

Violent incidents

591

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Oakland crime map

Reported crime density across and around Oakland.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Oakland

Theft359

Assault217

Vandalism138

Other59

Weapons45

Shooting34

Burglary30

Robbery9

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Oakland

TheftApr 1, 2026
041XX S BERKELEY AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500
ShootingMar 31, 2026
035XX S LAKE PARK AVE, Chicago, IL
ASSAULT - AGGRAVATED - HANDGUN
WeaponsMar 31, 2026
035XX S LAKE PARK AVE, Chicago, IL
WEAPONS VIOLATION - RECKLESS FIREARM DISCHARGE
VandalismMar 31, 2026
039XX S LAKE SHORE DR SB, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO CITY OF CHICAGO PROPERTY
OtherMar 31, 2026
039XX S LAKE PARK AVE, Chicago, IL
OTHER OFFENSE - VIOLATE ORDER OF PROTECTION
WeaponsMar 30, 2026
035XX S LAKE PARK AVE, Chicago, IL
WEAPONS VIOLATION - RECKLESS FIREARM DISCHARGE
TheftMar 30, 2026
040XX S ELLIS AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - $500 AND UNDER
TheftMar 30, 2026
041XX S DREXEL BLVD, Chicago, IL
THEFT - THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
TheftMar 29, 2026
040XX S LAKE PARK AVE, Chicago, IL
DECEPTIVE PRACTICE - FINANCIAL IDENTITY THEFT OVER $ 300
TheftMar 29, 2026
039XX S LAKE PARK AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - FROM BUILDING

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Oakland

RiverdaleF+6,548 residents Washington ParkF+11,887 residents

FAQ

Oakland safety: common questions

Is Oakland a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

Oakland has a crime safety grade of F, making it a higher-crime area of Chicago. Our analysis counted 907 reported incidents in Oakland, including 316 violent and 591 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Oakland?

The most frequently reported offense in Oakland is Theft.