OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Bucktown, Chicago?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Low for Chicago
Reported crime around the center of Bucktown is lower than in 59% of areas in Chicago, taking into account how many people are usually around. 265 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Bucktown.
The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Very low | lower than in 76% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Moderate | higher than in 77% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Low | higher than in 61% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Very low | lower than in 87% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Low, lower than in 61% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Low, lower than in 56% of areas.
Most reports here are from 6pm–7pm.
What gets reported here
- Shoplifting: 81 (31%)
- Vandalism: 38 (14%)
- Burglary: 33 (12%)
- Theft: 32 (12%)
- Simple assault: 27 (10%)
Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.
Around Bucktown
The areas right next to it range from very low to low.
- Wicker Park Low
- West Town Low
- Ranch Triangle Very low
- Ukrainian Village Low
- Lincoln Park Very low
- Logan Square Low
- Mid-North District Very low
- Old Town Triangle Very low
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within Chicago. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: Chicago Police Department. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.