Avondale: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in Avondale?

Recorded homicides in Avondale (12 months to September 2026): 4.

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Avondale, Chicago, United States: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime

7/10 in Chicago · 3/10 in the world

Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 21,731 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 36,257

How accurate: in 2026-09, 100% of the 77 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Homicide	4	11	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	7	19.3	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	16	44.1	50.3
Violence
Battery	276	761.2	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	142	391.6	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	36	99.3	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	244	673	483.6
Theft	713	1,966.5	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	149	411	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	11	30.3	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	236	650.9	938.4
Criminal trespass	58	160	201.9
Public peace violation	5	13.8	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	16	44.1	179.3
Arson	2	5.5	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Avondale safe?: Avondale: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Avondale?: Avondale: Weighted crime: 21,731 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Avondale?: Recorded homicides in Avondale (12 months to September 2026): 4.