Is Lincoln Park safe?

Lincoln Park: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in Lincoln Park?

Recorded homicides in Lincoln Park (12 months to September 2026): 1.

9Lincoln Park

Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime

9/10 in Chicago · 4/10 in the world

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

Weighted crime: 16,949 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 70,492

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	1.4	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	27	38.3	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	22	31.2	50.3
Violence
Battery	352	499.3	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	198	280.9	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	62	88	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	335	475.2	483.6
Theft	1,555	2,205.9	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	288	408.6	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	13	18.4	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	367	520.6	938.4
Criminal trespass	85	120.6	201.9
Public peace violation	25	35.5	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	11	15.6	179.3
Arson	2	2.8	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Lincoln Park safe?: Lincoln Park: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Lincoln Park?: Lincoln Park: Weighted crime: 16,949 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Lincoln Park?: Recorded homicides in Lincoln Park (12 months to September 2026): 1.