Is Near West Side safe?

Near West Side: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in Near West Side?

Recorded homicides in Near West Side (12 months to September 2026): 10.

3Near West Side

Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime

3/10 in Chicago · 2/10 in the world

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

Weighted crime: 58,150 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 67,881

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	10	14.7	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	80	117.9	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	48	70.7	50.3
Violence
Battery	1,479	2,178.8	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	843	1,241.9	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	195	287.3	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	789	1,162.3	483.6
Theft	2,824	4,160.2	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	949	1,398	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	120	176.8	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	1,202	1,770.7	938.4
Criminal trespass	346	509.7	201.9
Public peace violation	74	109	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	141	207.7	179.3
Arson	6	8.8	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Near West Side safe?: Near West Side: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Near West Side?: Near West Side: Weighted crime: 58,150 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Near West Side?: Recorded homicides in Near West Side (12 months to September 2026): 10.