Is West Englewood safe?

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

How many murders are there in West Englewood?

Recorded homicides in West Englewood (12 months to September 2026): 16.

2West Englewood

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: 69,376 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 29,647

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	16	54	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	17	57.3	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	20	67.5	50.3
Violence
Battery	904	3,049.2	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	481	1,622.4	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	106	357.5	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	134	452	483.6
Theft	623	2,101.4	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	352	1,187.3	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	271	914.1	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	521	1,757.3	938.4
Criminal trespass	75	253	201.9
Public peace violation	21	70.8	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	145	489.1	179.3
Arson	8	27	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is West Englewood safe?: West Englewood: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in West Englewood?: West Englewood: Weighted crime: 69,376 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in West Englewood?: Recorded homicides in West Englewood (12 months to September 2026): 16.