Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Crime & Safety Records
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Crime in West Elsdon

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

602Reported incidents
9,139Residents
$54,969Median income

At a glance

West Elsdon crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

209
Violent incidents
393
Property incidents
Theft
Most common offense

Map

West Elsdon crime map

Reported crime density across and around West Elsdon.
Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in West Elsdon

Theft189
Assault166
Other85
Vandalism75
Burglary24
Shooting21
Retail Theft10
Weapons9

Latest reports

Recent incidents in West Elsdon

  • Theft

    042XX W 59TH ST, Chicago, IL

    THEFT - THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Theft

    051XX S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL

    DECEPTIVE PRACTICE - THEFT OF LOST / MISLAID PROPERTY

  • Theft

    042XX W 59TH ST, Chicago, IL

    THEFT - $500 AND UNDER

  • Assault

    041XX W 58TH ST, Chicago, IL

    BATTERY - DOMESTIC BATTERY SIMPLE

  • Other

    052XX S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL

    CRIMINAL TRESPASS - TO LAND

  • Vandalism

    054XX S TRIPP AVE, Chicago, IL

    CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLE

  • Assault

    051XX S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL

    BATTERY - SIMPLE

  • Weapons

    050XX S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL

    WEAPONS VIOLATION - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION - HANDGUN

  • Theft

    058XX S KOLMAR AVE, Chicago, IL

    THEFT - $500 AND UNDER

  • Vandalism

    040XX W 59TH ST, Chicago, IL

    CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near West Elsdon

Jefferson ParkA26,869 residentsLincoln ParkA51,377 residentsBucktownA-12,426 residentsPortage ParkA-63,218 residents

FAQ

West Elsdon safety: common questions

Is West Elsdon a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

West Elsdon has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Chicago. Our analysis counted 602 reported incidents in West Elsdon, including 209 violent and 393 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in West Elsdon?

The most frequently reported offense in West Elsdon is Theft.