OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Old Town, Chicago?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Low for Chicago
Reported crime around the center of Old Town is lower than in 58% of areas in Chicago, taking into account how many people are usually around. 601 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 Old Town.
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 | lower than in 60% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Low | higher than in 54% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Low | lower than in 60% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Low | lower than in 59% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Low, lower than in 57% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Low, lower than in 59% of areas.
Most reports here are from 6pm–7pm.
What gets reported here
- Theft: 169 (28%)
- Simple assault: 153 (25%)
- Vandalism: 63 (10%)
- Vehicle theft: 46 (8%)
- Burglary: 39 (6%)
Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.
Around Old Town
The areas right next to it range from very low to moderate.
- Old Town Triangle Very low
- Gold Coast Low
- Near North Side Low
- Cabrini-Green Low
- Ranch Triangle Very low
- Mid-North District Very low
- Lincoln Park Very low
- River North 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.