OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Gold Coast, Chicago?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Low for Chicago
Reported crime around the center of Gold Coast is lower than in 51% of areas in Chicago, taking into account how many people are usually around. 1,178 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 Gold Coast.
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 | Low | higher than in 51% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Low | higher than in 53% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very low | lower than in 67% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Low | lower than in 52% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Very low, lower than in 67% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Low, higher than in 62% of areas.
Most reports here are from 3am–4am.
What gets reported here
- Theft: 315 (27%)
- Simple assault: 297 (25%)
- Shoplifting: 208 (18%)
- Vandalism: 77 (7%)
- Vehicle theft: 72 (6%)
Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.
Around Gold Coast
The areas right next to it range from very low to moderate.
- Near North Side Low
- Old Town Low
- Magnificent Mile Low
- Cabrini-Green Low
- Old Town Triangle Very low
- Streeterville Very low
- River North Low
- Mid-North District 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.