Is Washington Park safe?

Washington Park: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in Washington Park?

Recorded homicides in Washington Park (12 months to September 2026): 5.

1Washington Park

Safety 1 out of 10 High crime

1/10 in Chicago · 1/10 in the world

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

Weighted crime: 95,380 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 12,707

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	5	39.3	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	21	165.3	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	14	110.2	50.3
Violence
Battery	585	4,603.8	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	283	2,227.1	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	51	401.4	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	105	826.3	483.6
Theft	294	2,313.7	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	226	1,778.5	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	71	558.7	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	267	2,101.2	938.4
Criminal trespass	32	251.8	201.9
Public peace violation	21	165.3	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	116	912.9	179.3
Arson	4	31.5	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Washington Park safe?: Washington Park: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Washington Park?: Washington Park: Weighted crime: 95,380 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Washington Park?: Recorded homicides in Washington Park (12 months to September 2026): 5.