Is Brighton Park safe?

Brighton Park: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in Brighton Park?

Recorded homicides in Brighton Park (12 months to September 2026): 6.

7Brighton Park

Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime

7/10 in Chicago · 3/10 in the world

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

Weighted crime: 21,612 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 45,053

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	6	13.3	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	11	24.4	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	22	48.8	50.3
Violence
Battery	409	907.8	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	231	512.7	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	43	95.4	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	162	359.6	483.6
Theft	333	739.1	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	167	370.7	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	21	46.6	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	252	559.3	938.4
Criminal trespass	45	99.9	201.9
Public peace violation	9	20	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	56	124.3	179.3
Arson	5	11.1	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Brighton Park safe?: Brighton Park: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Brighton Park?: Brighton Park: Weighted crime: 21,612 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Brighton Park?: Recorded homicides in Brighton Park (12 months to September 2026): 6.