Is it okay to walk in North Kenwood, Chicago?

Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026

Moderate for Chicago

Reported crime around the center of North Kenwood is higher than in 76% of areas in Chicago, taking into account how many people are usually around. 260 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 North Kenwood.

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By kind of crime

Kind	Level	Compared with the rest of Chicago
ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping	Moderate	higher than in 72% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	High	higher than in 85% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	High	higher than in 86% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Low	higher than in 55% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): Moderate, higher than in 78% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Moderate, higher than in 71% of areas.

Most reports here are from 3am–4am.

What gets reported here

Simple assault: 62 (24%)
Vandalism: 57 (22%)
Vehicle theft: 38 (15%)
Theft: 37 (14%)
Burglary: 25 (10%)

Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.

Around North Kenwood

The areas right next to it range from very low to high.

Kenwood High
Oakland Moderate
Grand Boulevard High
Indian Village Low
Bronzeville Moderate
Hyde Park Low
Douglas High
Fuller Park Moderate

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.