OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in North Park, Chicago?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Very low for Chicago
Reported crime around the center of North Park is lower than in 82% of areas in Chicago, taking into account how many people are usually around. 16 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 Park.
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 80% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Very low | lower than in 82% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very low | lower than in 78% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Very low | lower than in 78% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Very low, lower than in 77% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Very low, lower than in 84% of areas.
What gets reported here
- Vandalism: 3 (19%)
- Vehicle theft: 3 (19%)
- Sexual assault: 2 (13%)
- Simple assault: 2 (13%)
- Theft: 2 (13%)
Around North Park
The areas right next to it range from very low to low.
- Albany Park Low
- Sauganash Very low
- Ravenswood Manor Low
- Ravenswood Gardens Very low
- Forest Glen Very low
- Lincoln Square Very low
- West Ridge Low
- Irving Park 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.