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

How many murders are there in West Ridge?

Recorded homicides in West Ridge (12 months to September 2026): 2.

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West Ridge, United States: crime rate and Safety score

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: 16,938 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 77,122

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	2.6	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	19	24.6	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	11	14.3	50.3
Violence
Battery	585	758.5	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	334	433.1	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	54	70	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	207	268.4	483.6
Theft	624	809.1	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	221	286.6	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	21	27.2	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	361	468.1	938.4
Criminal trespass	80	103.7	201.9
Public peace violation	10	13	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	38	49.3	179.3
Arson	6	7.8	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is West Ridge safe?: West Ridge: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in West Ridge?: West Ridge: Weighted crime: 16,938 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in West Ridge?: Recorded homicides in West Ridge (12 months to September 2026): 2.