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West Town — community area #24
Home to Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, East Village, Noble Square. Live numbers from the City of Chicago's open data, tagged to community area 24. Every figure links to the raw records.
4,503
Crimes reported in 2026
818
Building permits issued in 2026
2,963
311 requests, last 30 days
Most-reported crimes in 2026
- Theft1,267
- Burglary601
- Criminal Damage515
- Battery507
- Motor Vehicle Theft505
Top 311 requests, last 30 days
- Graffiti Removal Request541
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint185
- Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review111
- Garbage Cart Maintenance109
- Inspect Public Way Request108
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West Town FAQ
- How much crime is there in West Town?
- 4,503 crimes have been reported in West Town (Chicago community area #24) so far in 2026, per the Chicago Police Department's public data. The most common type is Theft.
- What do people in West Town complain to 311 about?
- Over the last 30 days the most common 311 requests in West Town were: Graffiti Removal Request; Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint; Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review; Garbage Cart Maintenance; Inspect Public Way Request.
- Is West Town an official Chicago neighborhood?
- West Town is Chicago community area #24, one of 77 official community areas the city has used since the 1920s. It includes the neighborhoods Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, East Village, Noble Square.