West Lawn: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in West Lawn?

Recorded homicides in West Lawn (12 months to September 2026): 3.

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West Lawn, United States: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime

8/10 in Chicago · 3/10 in the world

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

Weighted crime: 20,352 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 33,662

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	3	8.9	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	8	23.8	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	15	44.6	50.3
Violence
Battery	285	846.7	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	135	401	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	28	83.2	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	112	332.7	483.6
Theft	393	1,167.5	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	190	564.4	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	9	26.7	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	183	543.6	938.4
Criminal trespass	53	157.4	201.9
Public peace violation	2	5.9	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	20	59.4	179.3
Arson	1	3	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is West Lawn safe?: West Lawn: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in West Lawn?: West Lawn: Weighted crime: 20,352 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in West Lawn?: Recorded homicides in West Lawn (12 months to September 2026): 3.