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

How many murders are there in Woodlawn?

Recorded homicides in Woodlawn (12 months to September 2026): 11.

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Woodlawn, United States: crime rate and Safety score

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: 69,155 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 24,425

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	11	45	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	11	45	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	15	61.4	50.3
Violence
Battery	739	3,025.6	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	396	1,621.3	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	78	319.3	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	189	773.8	483.6
Theft	692	2,833.2	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	340	1,392	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	59	241.6	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	484	1,981.6	938.4
Criminal trespass	82	335.7	201.9
Public peace violation	14	57.3	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	151	618.2	179.3
Arson	6	24.6	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Woodlawn safe?: Woodlawn: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Woodlawn?: Woodlawn: Weighted crime: 69,155 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Woodlawn?: Recorded homicides in Woodlawn (12 months to September 2026): 11.