Is Near South Side safe?

Near South Side: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in Near South Side?

Recorded homicides in Near South Side (12 months to September 2026): 0.

5Near South Side

Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime

5/10 in Chicago · 3/10 in the world

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

Weighted crime: 30,408 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 28,795

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	0	0	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	9	31.3	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	13	45.1	50.3
Violence
Battery	407	1,413.4	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	187	649.4	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	40	138.9	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	146	507	483.6
Theft	473	1,642.6	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	183	635.5	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	35	121.5	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	205	711.9	938.4
Criminal trespass	99	343.8	201.9
Public peace violation	24	83.3	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	53	184.1	179.3
Arson	1	3.5	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Near South Side safe?: Near South Side: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Near South Side?: Near South Side: Weighted crime: 30,408 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Near South Side?: Recorded homicides in Near South Side (12 months to September 2026): 0.