We didn\u2019t stop there! That broader horizon gave us the foundation. And now we give you the Top 10 dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago, 2025. We bring you fresh data, clear explanations, and practical advice from city dashboards<\/a>, CPD\/Mayor\u2019s Violence Reduction Dashboard<\/a>, local reporting (Chicago Sun-Times<\/a>), and community-by-community data summaries so that you can stay informed without the confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, whether you just want to relocate or visit Chicago, check out our safety guide to navigate through the windy city’s neighborhoods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n West Garfield Park is one of Chicago\u2019s most violent neighborhoods on the West Side, with very high rates of violent crimes and property crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Selon Chicago Crime statistics<\/a> from 2024, West Garfield Park had among the highest homicide rates in the city (\u2248 97.7 homicides per 100,000 residents) in its community area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recent trend data for 2025 show 160 crimes per 1,000, which means roughly 16% of residents might experience or be affected by some reported crime in a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s well above most Chicago neighborhoods. Violent crime and shootings are down citywide, including in West Side neighborhoods like West Garfield Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Blocks around Pulaski Road & West Madison Street<\/strong> have historically been among the worst for shootings<\/a> and violent crime in West Garfield Park. Recent headlines underscore the neighborhood\u2019s struggles with gun violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In June 2025, four people were wounded<\/a> in a shooting on the 4500 block of West Wilcox Avenue, police said. Just weeks earlier, a 19-year-old man<\/a> was fatally shot in the area, highlighting the persistent risk of youth-involved shootings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While Chicago overall has recorded nearly 30 percent fewer murders this year compared to 2024, West Garfield Park remains a hotspot where retaliatory violence and concentrated crime clusters continue to drive high rates of shootings, according to police and local media reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a rapport<\/a>, Garfield North, Garfield East, and Garfield Northeast are the top 3 safest areas in West Garfield. Areas closer to the more commercial\/active corridors are slightly better. Streets near major thoroughfares, where there is more lighting and increased foot traffic, tend to be safer. Also, portions nearer to transit lines (but still sticking to busy stops) tend to be safer than interior blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n City initiatives and violence-interruption programs are targeting West Side neighborhoods. Also, recent reports show that West Garfield Park has benefited from community outreach and public safety efforts, contributing to the decline in violent crime in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Englewood continues to rank near the top for violent crime, with about 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. Fresh crime data from July 2025<\/a> paints the picture: nearly 5,000 calls for service, 182 arrests, and more than 2 million cars scanned by police cameras in just one month. Most arrests were for lower-level offenses, but felonies persist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From theft and traffic summons to felony cases and welfare checks, these numbers give a real-time picture of what\u2019s happening on the ground today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trouble spots like 63rd and Halsted<\/strong> remain flashpoints for gang activity and vacant buildings. Yet parts of Englewood South and Southwest<\/strong> are changing, with property values rising as families and investors put down roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Corridors around Racine Avenue in West Englewood are seeing some investment (commercial corridor development) and public infrastructure efforts. Community organization efforts, such as Teamwork Englewood, are active in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 63rd and Halsted is frequently cited as one of the more dangerous intersections in Englewood. Vacant buildings and gang activity are concentrated around that area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crime in Englewood tends to spike in evening\/late-night hours, especially around transit stops and vacant lot blocks<\/p>\n\n\n\n High unemployment, underinvestment in housing, a large number of vacant lots and abandoned properties, and limited economic opportunities for youth. Gang activity remains a factor in violent crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Englewood is not only shaped by crime stats but also by solutions: city-backed efforts like the People\u2019s Plan<\/a>, violence-interruption programs like FLIP<\/a>, and community anchors like Teamwork Englewood<\/a> are working daily to make streets safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a recent report by Crime Grade<\/a>, the violent crime rate is 7.796 per 1,000 residents.<\/strong> The property crime rate is 28.25 per 1,000 residents<\/strong> for all non-violent property offenses (thefts, burglaries, etc.). The neighborhood is rated as \u201cD\u201d in violent crime grade and \u201cC-\u201d or similar for property crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Le central parts<\/strong> of West Englewood (around commercial zones and transit stops) tend to record more incidents<\/strong> per capita than the southwest parts of the neighborhood. The southwest<\/strong> portion is relatively safer, with fewer reported incidents of property crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hotspot intersections include major corridors like 63rd Street & Ashland<\/strong>, 63rd & Damen<\/strong>, and areas near the Green Line terminus. These are areas to be especially cautious in the evenings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n North Lawndale is one of the City of Chicago\u2019s community areas with consistently high crime rates, especially violent crime, as shown in the City of Chicago crime data dashboards.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n North Lawndale remains one of Chicago\u2019s hardest-hit areas, with violent crime averaging about <\/em>7.8 incidents per 1,000 residents<\/em><\/strong> and property crime near <\/em>24 per 1,000.<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Violent crime has trended downward over recent years in North Lawndale, though still at high levels compared with many parts of Chicago. The Chicago Data Portal line graphs for North Lawndale show fluctuations but not drastic improvements yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Peak times for reported violent incidents tend to be later evening hours and around weekends. Property crime (including theft, break-ins) spikes often during daytime hours when homes are empty or in lots; auto theft is a recurring issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite recent declines in violent and property crime across Chicago\u2019s 11th Police District<\/a>, North Lawndale remains one of the city\u2019s highest-risk neighborhoods. Reports show its violent crime rate is still more than 700% above the national average<\/strong><\/a>, and shootings have risen even as citywide numbers dropped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A recent report by NeighborhoodScout gives its list of the top 3 safest areas to be Lawndale Southeast, Lawndale East, and El Camino Village \/ Alondra Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Greater Grand Crossing, on Chicago\u2019s South Side, remains one of the city\u2019s higher-risk neighborhoods in 2025 with violent crime at roughly 9 per 1,000 residents<\/strong> and property crime rates well above average, according to CPD dashboards and CrimeGrade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The dangerous neighborhoods of Greater Grand Crossing include the northern corridors and key intersections. Greater Grand Crossing has recently seen an uptick in concerning crimes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, some southwest pockets are comparatively calmer and show signs of improvement through community programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a recent report by Niche.com<\/a>, Greater Grand Crossing faces violent crime rates far above the national average, with assault and robbery standing out as the biggest risks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Assault occurs at 1,610 incidents per 100,000 residents<\/strong> (vs. 283 nationally), and robbery at 1,165 per 100,000<\/strong> (vs. 136 nationally). Murder rates are also significantly higher, at nearly 90 per 100,000,<\/strong> compared to the national rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Auburn Gresham<\/strong>. Regularly ranked high in shootings and robberies<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Auburn Gresham registers among Chicago\u2019s higher-incident community areas for shootings, robberies, and certain property crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Selon CrimeGrade<\/a>, Auburn Gresham\u2019s violent crime rate<\/strong> is about 6.648 per 1,000 residents<\/strong>, while property crime<\/strong> is approximately 21.68 per 1,000 residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The overall crime rate (violent, property, and \u201cother\u201d categories) is approximately 43.70 crimes per 1,000 residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Auburn Gresham is a South Side neighborhood that combines classic Chicago bungalows and long-established families with some of the city\u2019s most challenging safety statistics. Violent crime here has been measured at nearly double the citywide rate, around 8,000 incidents per 100,000 residents compared to Chicago\u2019s 4,400, and homicide counts consistently rank it among the top 10 most dangerous areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n 85th & Sangamon<\/strong> is one intersection with recent shootings. Also, the 8300 block of South Ashland Avenue<\/a> saw a shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Violent crime is concentrated during late-night hours; multiple reports cite shootings past 10 PM. For example, the incident at 85th & Sangamon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although violent crime is noticeable, property crime (theft, burglary, vehicle theft) makes up a larger share of total incidents in Auburn Gresham, per CrimeGrade\u2019s breakdown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The western part of Auburn Gresham tends to have lower crime rates than the northeast portion. CrimeGrade<\/a> shows the west end is relatively safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a recent report, violent crime is 5.5 \/1,000; property crime is 17.7 \/1,000 (overall crime is <\/strong>37.5 \/1,000). These neighborhood-level rates are in line with several independent crime aggregates and local datasets for Austin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n City raw incident maps and dashboards show concentrated incident reporting across Austin and allow drilldown by year, type, and block. Use the City of Chicago’s open data crime map for incident details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Citywide analyses show shootings and homicides fell from their 2020\u20132021 peaks into 2024, though lethality of shootings rose and geographic inequities persist; Austin has followed the broader city trend of modest declines but remains higher than many North Side neighborhoods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Local reporting and incident maps show repeated shootings and robberies reported along the West Lake Street corridor and nearby junctions (blocks around 4600\u20135600 W Lake St have appeared in recent incident reports). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rundberg, East Riverside, and Montopolis contain a mix of commercial strips and transit stops where incidents cluster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Northern Austin pockets near the Oak Park border and the Galewood subarea generally show lower incident densities in both public datasets and community reports. Similarly, neighborhoods like Allandale, Great Hills, Hyde Park, North University, and Tarrytown are often noted for stronger safety profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Local redevelopment efforts around Austin Town Hall Park and commercial TIF investments aim to stabilize some corridors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rapports<\/a> consistently show that neighborhoods on Chicago\u2019s South Side, such as South Shore, Auburn Gresham, and West Pullman, face higher-than-average crime rates. For example, South Shore\u2019s violent crime rate sits at 14.3<\/strong> per 1,000 residents, with property crime at 49.7<\/strong>, while Auburn Gresham and West Pullman follow closely behind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n South Shore continues to illustrate the sharp edge of Chicago\u2019s crime challenge. News channels report fatal shootings and stabbings<\/a>, CBS News<\/a> documents daylight gun violence involving teens, and ABC7<\/a> highlights repeated incidents along East 79th Street. The Tribune situates these tragedies within Chicago\u2019s 299 homicides so far in 2025!<\/p>\n\n\n\n They tell us that South Shore is not facing random incidents but a pattern of concentrated, repeated violence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The mix of daylight shootings, stabbings after disputes, drive-bys, and youth involvement shows crime is woven into daily life rather than isolated spikes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Poverty and gangs drive South Shore\u2019s violence, and the city needs long-term solutions, not quick crackdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Several sources place Roseland\u2019s violent crime in the mid-single digits per 1,000 residents (CrimeGrade reports ~7.42 violent incidents per 1,000).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Property crime estimates differ by source, but neighborhood totals generally range from 60 to 70 incidents per 1,000 residents per year. Since aggregators use varying methods, these figures should be viewed as approximate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Several sources place Roseland\u2019s violent crime in the mid-single digits per 1,000 residents (CrimeGrade reports ~7.42 violent incidents per 1,000).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Frequently reported incident locations in local coverage and incident maps include corridors near East 111th Street and South State Street, and other commercial nodes along 103rd\u2013115th streets. Recent fatal and nonfatal shootings reported by local news cite the E 111th and S State area as an example of a hotspot in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n City dashboards show violent incidents citywide fluctuating year to year; local reporting indicates spikes tied to a handful of serious incidents (shootings) rather than steady increases across every block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Peak times for shootings and aggravated assaults are typically late afternoon through early morning hours on weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rising concerns over car theft, shootings, and workplace violence put Chicago businesses at constant risk. According to CPD dashboards, property crimes remain concentrated in areas surrounding commercial corridors. Left unchecked, these threats can lead to closures, financial loss, and long-term reputational damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The solution isn\u2019t reactive, it\u2019s proactive. Businesses across Chicago are adopting Surveillance vid\u00e9o \u00e0 distance<\/a><\/strong> to detect suspicious activity before it escalates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike traditional alarms that alert after the fact, remote monitoring provides 24\/7 surveillance, live verification, and immediate response. Combining human expertise with advanced AI helps deter theft, reduce liability, and create safer neighborhoods where commerce can thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AI-powered remote video monitoring is transforming business security in Chicago<\/a>.<\/strong> It detects intrusions, armed individuals, and even fire hazards in real time. Trained security operators don\u2019t just watch; they intervene through on-site speakers or dispatch authorities before threats escalate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This proactive approach replaces outdated, reactive security models. No more waiting for alarms after a break-in or police reports filed too late. With Surveillance en direct 24 h\/24, 7 j\/7<\/strong>, businesses close the gap between detection and response.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTop 10 dangerous neighborhoods:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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West Garfield Park<\/strong>. Chicago\u2019s most violent neighborhood<\/em>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What do the stats say:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Hotspots in West Garfield Park:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Safer areas of West Garfield Park:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Community and improvement: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Englewood<\/strong>. Top hotspot for violent crime per capita<\/em>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What does the 2025 crime data tell us?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Safer areas of Englewood:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dangerous areas of Englewood:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Crime peak times:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Crime root causes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Community and policy response to reduce crime in Englewood:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
West Englewood.<\/strong> High shooting rates and persistent crime clusters<\/em>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What do the crime stats say:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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North Lawndale. <\/strong>It consistently ranks among Chicago\u2019s top crime zones<\/em>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What do the crime stats say?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Most dangerous areas of Lawndale:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Safest areas of Lawndale:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Greater Grand Crossing. South side hub for robberies and violence<\/em>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hotspots of Greater Grand Crossing: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What does the crime rate say:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What do the crime stats tell us?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hotspots in Auburn Gresham:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Safer areas in Auburn Gresham:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Austin.One of the largest and most violent areas on the West Side<\/em>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What do the stats tell us about Austin?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hotspots in Austin:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Safer areas of Austin:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
South Shore. Le <\/em>top south side neighborhood for property crime<\/em>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Crimes in South Shore:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What do the crime stats tell us?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Roseland. Dangerous south side area with high crime<\/em>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hotspots in Roseland:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What do the crime stats tell us?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Safety tips for living and visiting Chicago:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tips for tourists about public transport, hotels, and nightlife:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tips for residents:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tips for students about campus safety and late-night travel:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tips for solo travelers and women about apps, routes, and safety habits:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How are businesses staying safe across Chicago?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n