Albany Park: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in Albany Park?

Recorded homicides in Albany Park (12 months to September 2026): 2.

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Albany Park, United States: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime

8/10 in Chicago · 4/10 in the world

Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 19,541 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 48,396

How accurate: in 2026-09, 100% of the 77 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Homicide	2	4.1	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	20	41.3	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	19	39.3	50.3
Violence
Battery	435	898.8	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	196	405	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	39	80.6	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	160	330.6	483.6
Theft	418	863.7	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	118	243.8	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	47	97.1	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	254	524.8	938.4
Criminal trespass	73	150.8	201.9
Public peace violation	7	14.5	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	32	66.1	179.3
Arson	3	6.2	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Albany Park safe?: Albany Park: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Albany Park?: Albany Park: Weighted crime: 19,541 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Albany Park?: Recorded homicides in Albany Park (12 months to September 2026): 2.