Chicago neighborhood

Crime in South Chicago

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

3,552Reported incidents

30,442Residents

$46,866Median income

At a glance

South Chicago crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

1,424

Violent incidents

2,128

Property incidents

Assault

Most common offense

Map

South Chicago crime map

Reported crime density across and around South Chicago.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in South Chicago

Assault998

Theft922

Vandalism580

Other391

Shooting206

Burglary151

Weapons123

Drug Offense61

Latest reports

Recent incidents in South Chicago

Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
083XX S SAGINAW AVE, Chicago, IL
NARCOTICS - MANUFACTURE / DELIVER - METHAMPHETAMINE
OtherApr 1, 2026
089XX S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, IL
OTHER OFFENSE - GUN OFFENDER - DUTY TO REPORT CHANGE OF INFORMATION
OtherApr 1, 2026
086XX S HOUSTON AVE, Chicago, IL
OTHER OFFENSE - HARASSMENT BY ELECTRONIC MEANS
TheftApr 1, 2026
085XX S MACKINAW AVE, Chicago, IL
DECEPTIVE PRACTICE - FINANCIAL IDENTITY THEFT OVER $ 300
TheftApr 1, 2026
082XX S BURLEY AVE, Chicago, IL
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE
OtherApr 1, 2026
085XX S MANISTEE AVE, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL TRESPASS - TO RESIDENCE
AssaultApr 1, 2026
082XX S BURLEY AVE, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - DOMESTIC BATTERY SIMPLE
AssaultApr 1, 2026
089XX S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL
ASSAULT - SIMPLE
AssaultMar 31, 2026
081XX S ESSEX AVE, Chicago, IL
ASSAULT - SIMPLE
AssaultMar 31, 2026
030XX E 90TH ST, Chicago, IL
ASSAULT - SIMPLE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near South Chicago

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FAQ

South Chicago safety: common questions

Is South Chicago a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

South Chicago has a crime safety grade of C+, making it a mid-range area of Chicago. Our analysis counted 3,552 reported incidents in South Chicago, including 1,424 violent and 2,128 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in South Chicago?

The most frequently reported offense in South Chicago is Assault.