West Town: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in West Town?

Recorded homicides in West Town (12 months to September 2026): 5.

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West Town, United States: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime

6/10 in Chicago · 3/10 in the world

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

Weighted crime: 26,884 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 87,781

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	5	5.7	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	44	50.1	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	44	50.1	50.3
Violence
Battery	788	897.7	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	392	446.6	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	91	103.7	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	845	962.6	483.6
Theft	2,114	2,408.3	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	831	946.7	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	57	64.9	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	873	994.5	938.4
Criminal trespass	136	154.9	201.9
Public peace violation	32	36.5	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	71	80.9	179.3
Arson	5	5.7	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is West Town safe?: West Town: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in West Town?: West Town: Weighted crime: 26,884 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in West Town?: Recorded homicides in West Town (12 months to September 2026): 5.