OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in South Brighton, Chicago?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Low for Chicago
Reported crime around the center of South Brighton is lower than in 58% of areas in Chicago, taking into account how many people are usually around. 103 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 South Brighton.
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 52% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Very low | lower than in 69% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very low | lower than in 72% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Low | higher than in 57% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Low, lower than in 63% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Low, lower than in 54% of areas.
Most reports here are from 12am–1am.
What gets reported here
- Simple assault: 35 (34%)
- Vandalism: 19 (18%)
- Theft: 11 (11%)
- Vehicle theft: 10 (10%)
- Burglary: 9 (9%)
Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.
Around South Brighton
The areas right next to it range from low to moderate.
- Brighton Park Low
- McKinley Park Low
- Back of the Yards Moderate
- New City Moderate
- Gage Park Low
- Marquette Manor Moderate
- Archer Heights Low
- South Lawndale 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.
Source: Chicago Police Department. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.