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Crime in South Shore

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

8,102Reported incidents
49,013Residents
$45,977Median income

At a glance

South Shore crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

3,349
Violent incidents
4,753
Property incidents
Assault
Most common offense

Map

South Shore crime map

Reported crime density across and around South Shore.
Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in South Shore

Assault2,484
Theft2,174
Vandalism1,087
Other868
Burglary395
Shooting372
Weapons251
Robbery118

Latest reports

Recent incidents in South Shore

  • Theft

    075XX S EXCHANGE AVE, Chicago, IL

    THEFT - OVER $500

  • Theft

    017XX E 71ST ST, Chicago, IL

    MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE

  • Assault

    078XX S MARQUETTE AVE, Chicago, IL

    BATTERY - SIMPLE

  • Theft

    076XX S COLFAX AVE, Chicago, IL

    MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE

  • Arson

    074XX S YATES BLVD, Chicago, IL

    ARSON - BY FIRE

  • Vandalism

    078XX S KINGSTON AVE, Chicago, IL

    CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLE

  • Vandalism

    077XX S ESSEX AVE, Chicago, IL

    CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLE

  • Burglary

    078XX S COLFAX AVE, Chicago, IL

    BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Theft

    077XX S CORNELL AVE, Chicago, IL

    MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE

  • Theft

    067XX S CLYDE AVE, Chicago, IL

    MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near South Shore

Garfield ParkD38,598 residentsKenwoodD14,490 residentsJackson ParkD2,486 residentsWoodlawnD22,620 residents

FAQ

South Shore safety: common questions

Is South Shore a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

South Shore has a crime safety grade of D, making it a higher-crime area of Chicago. Our analysis counted 8,102 reported incidents in South Shore, including 3,349 violent and 4,753 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in South Shore?

The most frequently reported offense in South Shore is Assault.