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

How many murders are there in Lake View?

Recorded homicides in Lake View (12 months to September 2026): 1.

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Lake View, 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: 19,693 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 103,050

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	1	1	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	60	58.2	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	38	36.9	50.3
Violence
Battery	766	743.3	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	295	286.3	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	106	102.9	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	409	396.9	483.6
Theft	2,315	2,246.5	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	286	277.5	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	29	28.1	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	486	471.6	938.4
Criminal trespass	162	157.2	201.9
Public peace violation	27	26.2	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	22	21.3	179.3
Arson	1	1	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Lake View safe?: Lake View: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Lake View?: Lake View: Weighted crime: 19,693 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Lake View?: Recorded homicides in Lake View (12 months to September 2026): 1.