South Shore: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in South Shore?

Recorded homicides in South Shore (12 months to September 2026): 11.

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South Shore, Chicago, United States: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 2 out of 10 High crime

2/10 in Chicago · 1/10 in the world

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

Weighted crime: 71,668 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 53,971

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	11	20.4	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	55	101.9	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	40	74.1	50.3
Violence
Battery	1,786	3,309.2	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	961	1,780.6	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	188	348.3	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	473	876.4	483.6
Theft	1,255	2,325.3	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	728	1,348.9	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	135	250.1	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	1,063	1,969.6	938.4
Criminal trespass	183	339.1	201.9
Public peace violation	26	48.2	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	234	433.6	179.3
Arson	18	33.4	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is South Shore safe?: South Shore: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in South Shore?: South Shore: Weighted crime: 71,668 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in South Shore?: Recorded homicides in South Shore (12 months to September 2026): 11.