Is South Chicago safe?

South Chicago: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in South Chicago?

Recorded homicides in South Chicago (12 months to September 2026): 8.

2South Chicago

Safety 2 out of 10 High crime

2/10 in Chicago · 1/10 in the world

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

Weighted crime: 63,601 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 27,300

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	8	29.3	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	25	91.6	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	20	73.3	50.3
Violence
Battery	802	2,937.7	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	406	1,487.2	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	103	377.3	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	154	564.1	483.6
Theft	462	1,692.3	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	343	1,256.4	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	66	241.8	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	519	1,901.1	938.4
Criminal trespass	78	285.7	201.9
Public peace violation	8	29.3	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	94	344.3	179.3
Arson	10	36.6	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is South Chicago safe?: South Chicago: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in South Chicago?: South Chicago: Weighted crime: 63,601 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in South Chicago?: Recorded homicides in South Chicago (12 months to September 2026): 8.