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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
C+South Chicago grade

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.

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Composition

Reported offenses in South Chicago

Assault998
Theft922
Vandalism580
Other391
Shooting206
Burglary151
Weapons123
Drug Offense61

Latest reports

Recent incidents in South Chicago

  • Drug Offense

    083XX S SAGINAW AVE, Chicago, IL

    NARCOTICS - MANUFACTURE / DELIVER - METHAMPHETAMINE

  • Other

    089XX S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, IL

    OTHER OFFENSE - GUN OFFENDER - DUTY TO REPORT CHANGE OF INFORMATION

  • Other

    086XX S HOUSTON AVE, Chicago, IL

    OTHER OFFENSE - HARASSMENT BY ELECTRONIC MEANS

  • Theft

    085XX S MACKINAW AVE, Chicago, IL

    DECEPTIVE PRACTICE - FINANCIAL IDENTITY THEFT OVER $ 300

  • Theft

    082XX S BURLEY AVE, Chicago, IL

    MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE

  • Other

    085XX S MANISTEE AVE, Chicago, IL

    CRIMINAL TRESPASS - TO RESIDENCE

  • Assault

    082XX S BURLEY AVE, Chicago, IL

    BATTERY - DOMESTIC BATTERY SIMPLE

  • Assault

    089XX S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL

    ASSAULT - SIMPLE

  • Assault

    081XX S ESSEX AVE, Chicago, IL

    ASSAULT - SIMPLE

  • Assault

    030XX E 90TH ST, Chicago, IL

    ASSAULT - SIMPLE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near South Chicago

B-Uptown54,761 residentsB-Austin87,863 residentsC+South Loop / Near South Side41,619 residentsCHyde Park21,740 residents

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.