Chicago neighborhood

Crime in River North

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

6,905Reported incidents

34,832Residents

$95,130Median income

At a glance

River North crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

1,650

Violent incidents

5,255

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

River North crime map

Reported crime density across and around River North.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in River North

Theft2,483

Retail Theft1,434

Assault1,243

Other527

Vandalism455

Burglary245

Robbery147

Shooting98

Latest reports

Recent incidents in River North

AssaultApr 1, 2026
0000X W HURON ST, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - DOMESTIC BATTERY SIMPLE
Retail TheftApr 1, 2026
0000X E GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - RETAIL THEFT
Retail TheftApr 1, 2026
006XX N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL
THEFT - RETAIL THEFT
TheftApr 1, 2026
002XX W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago, IL
THEFT - ATTEMPT THEFT
TheftApr 1, 2026
006XX N LA SALLE DR, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500
Retail TheftApr 1, 2026
0000X E GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - RETAIL THEFT
Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
0000X W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL
NARCOTICS - POSSESS - CRACK
TheftApr 1, 2026
006XX N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL
THEFT - $500 AND UNDER
AssaultApr 1, 2026
006XX N WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - HANDS, FISTS, FEET, NO / MINOR INJURY
TheftApr 1, 2026
001XX W MAPLE ST, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500

Nearby

Neighborhoods near River North

PullmanB8,090 residents Lower West Side / PilsenB35,392 residents Calumet HeightsB14,248 residents West PullmanB30,138 residents

FAQ

River North safety: common questions

Is River North a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

River North has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of Chicago. Our analysis counted 6,905 reported incidents in River North, including 1,650 violent and 5,255 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in River North?

The most frequently reported offense in River North is Theft.