Chicago neighborhood

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

B+West Town grade

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
Apr 1, 2026
Theft
015XX W FRY ST, Chicago, IL
DECEPTIVE PRACTICE - FORGERY
Apr 1, 2026
Theft
014XX N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL
THEFT - $500 AND UNDER
Apr 1, 2026
Theft
020XX W OHIO ST, Chicago, IL
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE
Apr 1, 2026
Burglary
005XX W KINZIE ST, Chicago, IL
BURGLARY - BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
Mar 31, 2026
Theft
019XX W OHIO ST, Chicago, IL
DECEPTIVE PRACTICE - FRAUD OR CONFIDENCE GAME
Mar 31, 2026
Assault
023XX W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - AGGRAVATED P.O. - HANDS, FISTS, FEET, NO / MINOR INJURY
Mar 31, 2026
Theft
013XX W HURON ST, Chicago, IL
DECEPTIVE PRACTICE - ATTEMPT - FINANCIAL IDENTITY THEFT
Mar 31, 2026
Theft
013XX W HURON ST, Chicago, IL
THEFT - FROM BUILDING
Mar 30, 2026
Theft
007XX N ADA ST, Chicago, IL
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - THEFT / RECOVERY - AUTOMOBILE
Mar 30, 2026

Nearby

Neighborhoods near West Town

B+Washington Heights26,389 residents B+Morgan Park23,199 residents BLogan Square58,547 residents BBridgeport32,161 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.