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Crime in West Town

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

3,410Reported incidents
31,389Residents
$90,915Median income

At a glance

West Town crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

581
Violent incidents
2,829
Property incidents
Theft
Most common offense

Map

West Town crime map

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

Composition

Reported offenses in West Town

Theft1,464
Vandalism542
Assault446
Burglary392
Retail Theft227
Other184
Robbery45
Shooting37

Latest reports

Recent incidents in West Town

  • Other

    012XX W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL

    CRIMINAL TRESPASS - TO LAND

  • Theft

    015XX W FRY ST, Chicago, IL

    DECEPTIVE PRACTICE - FORGERY

  • Theft

    014XX N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL

    THEFT - $500 AND UNDER

  • Theft

    020XX W OHIO ST, Chicago, IL

    MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE

  • Burglary

    005XX W KINZIE ST, Chicago, IL

    BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Theft

    019XX W OHIO ST, Chicago, IL

    DECEPTIVE PRACTICE - FRAUD OR CONFIDENCE GAME

  • Assault

    023XX W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL

    BATTERY - AGGRAVATED P.O. - HANDS, FISTS, FEET, NO / MINOR INJURY

  • Theft

    013XX W HURON ST, Chicago, IL

    DECEPTIVE PRACTICE - ATTEMPT - FINANCIAL IDENTITY THEFT

  • Theft

    013XX W HURON ST, Chicago, IL

    THEFT - FROM BUILDING

  • Theft

    007XX N ADA ST, Chicago, IL

    MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - THEFT / RECOVERY - AUTOMOBILE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near West Town

Washington HeightsB+26,389 residentsMorgan ParkB+23,199 residentsLogan SquareB58,547 residentsBridgeportB32,161 residents

FAQ

West Town safety: common questions

Is West Town a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

West Town has a crime safety grade of B+, making it one of the safer areas of Chicago. Our analysis counted 3,410 reported incidents in West Town, including 581 violent and 2,829 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in West Town?

The most frequently reported offense in West Town is Theft.