Safety index · Chicago · data through July 2026
Is Norwood Park safe?
Norwood Park sits at the safer end of Chicago by reported crime. Its SafeRoute safety index is 80 out of 100 — 28 points above the citywide median of 52, ranking 9th of 77 Chicago community areas — based on 165 incidents reported to the Chicago Police Department within 1 km of the neighborhood center (data through July 2026).
The largest reported category here is violent crime (31% of reports) — worth taking seriously when walking at night; the full mix is broken down below.
Incidents spread across the day here — roughly 29% of severity-weighted reports come in the evening (6 p.m.–midnight) and 27% overnight.
Where incidents cluster
What's reported here
| Violent crime | 51 · 31% | |
| Other theft | 39 · 24% | |
| Burglary | 21 · 13% | |
| Criminal damage & arson | 11 · 7% | |
| Sexual offences | 7 · 4% | |
| Vehicle crime | 11 · 7% |
When it happens
Severity-weighted share of reported incidents by time of day, from police incident timestamps.
Walking in Norwood Park at night?
SafeRoute scores every walking route against the same live crime data on this page — and shows how much of each route runs on lit streets. Pick the safer way, share your walk, and check in when you arrive. Free, no account.
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- Edison Park92/100 · Low risk
- Jefferson Park76/100 · Low risk
- Forest Glen94/100 · Low risk
- Dunning76/100 · Low risk
- Portage Park61/100 · Moderate
Common questions
Is Norwood Park safe at night?
Low risk overall (safety index 80/100). About 56% of severity-weighted incidents in Norwood Park are reported between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Reported crime is low for Chicago, but stick to lit, busier streets late.
What is the most common crime in Norwood Park?
Violent crime — 51 of 165 incidents (31%) reported within 1 km of the neighborhood center through July 2026.
How is the Norwood Park safety index calculated?
SafeRoute weights each incident reported to the Chicago Police Department by severity (violence weighs more than shoplifting), sums the last available period within 1 km of the neighborhood center, and normalizes against citywide crime rates onto a 0–100 scale — higher is safer. It describes reported crime only; it is not a guarantee of safety.