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Crime in Washington Heights

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

2,676Reported incidents
26,389Residents
$62,004Median income

At a glance

Washington Heights crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

922
Violent incidents
1,754
Property incidents
Theft
Most common offense

Map

Washington Heights crime map

Reported crime density across and around Washington Heights.
Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Washington Heights

Theft837
Assault664
Vandalism377
Other330
Burglary110
Shooting90
Weapons90
Drug Offense54

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Washington Heights

  • Assault

    096XX S RACINE AVE, Chicago, IL

    BATTERY - DOMESTIC BATTERY SIMPLE

  • Theft

    096XX S NORMAL AVE, Chicago, IL

    THEFT - OVER $500

  • Assault

    013XX W 95TH ST, Chicago, IL

    ASSAULT - SIMPLE

  • Theft

    095XX S PEORIA ST, Chicago, IL

    DECEPTIVE PRACTICE - FRAUD OR CONFIDENCE GAME

  • Assault

    098XX S THROOP ST, Chicago, IL

    ASSAULT - SIMPLE

  • Vandalism

    095XX S GENOA AVE, Chicago, IL

    CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO PROPERTY

  • Sexual Offense

    100XX S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL

    CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT - NON-AGGRAVATED

  • Assault

    090XX S THROOP ST, Chicago, IL

    ASSAULT - SIMPLE

  • Other

    101XX S EGGLESTON AVE, Chicago, IL

    OTHER OFFENSE - ANIMAL ABUSE / NEGLECT

  • Other

    101XX S WINSTON AVE, Chicago, IL

    OTHER OFFENSE - TELEPHONE THREAT

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Washington Heights

Wicker ParkB+21,531 residentsOld TownB+18,919 residentsMorgan ParkB+23,199 residentsWest TownB+31,389 residents

FAQ

Washington Heights safety: common questions

Is Washington Heights a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

Washington Heights has a crime safety grade of B+, making it one of the safer areas of Chicago. Our analysis counted 2,676 reported incidents in Washington Heights, including 922 violent and 1,754 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Washington Heights?

The most frequently reported offense in Washington Heights is Theft.