Categories
34
Crime-type filters available for the map.
Map
Chicago crime map and recent incidents
Use this map to explore recent reported incidents in Chicago by crime type and time range. Points reflect approximate block-level locations from the official dataset, and the interface keeps the payload intentionally small.
Time ranges
4
Recent lookback windows available for the map.
Default payload
150
Recent incidents requested on the first page load.
Last updated
March 12, 2026
Latest completed import or aggregate refresh.
Context
Map context
Additional reading notes to help interpret the statistics on this page.
Map filters are intentionally lightweight in the MVP to keep payload size predictable and avoid turning the map into a heavy client-side application.
The map should be read as a recent sample with coordinates, not as a replacement for the aggregate pages that summarize longer time windows.
No incidents matched the current filters.
No incidents matched the current filters. Try a broader time range or clear the crime-type filter.
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Related pages
Move between citywide, map, category, neighborhood, and year-specific routes with descriptive internal links.
Important context
Methodology and caveats
These pages summarize reported public records. Use source notes and methodology before drawing comparisons.
Reported crime data can lag the real world and may exclude the most recent days.
Case classifications can change after additional investigation or administrative review.
Map coordinates are approximate because the source data is redacted to the block level.
Counts on this site summarize reported incidents and should not be treated as a complete measure of safety.
Read the methodology page for pipeline details and the about page for source notes.
Sources
Official data sources
CrimeAtlas is built from public datasets published by city agencies. Each page links back to the underlying source and the latest import timestamp.
socrata dataset
Chicago community areas
Publisher: City of Chicago
Dataset ID: igwz-8jzy
Refresh cadence: Updated as needed
Last imported: March 12, 2026
socrata dataset
Chicago crime incidents
Publisher: Chicago Police Department
Dataset ID: ijzp-q8t2
Refresh cadence: Daily
Last imported: March 12, 2026
socrata file
Chicago neighborhood boundaries reference
Publisher: City of Chicago
Dataset ID: 9wp7-iasj
Refresh cadence: Legacy file dataset
Last imported: Not available
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about data coverage, definitions, and how to read these pages.
Are map coordinates exact?
No. The Chicago source publishes approximate block-level locations rather than exact addresses.
Why limit the map to recent incidents?
Keeping the payload constrained makes the page faster, easier to crawl, and less expensive to operate.
Does the map replace the trend pages?
No. The map is a recent, lightweight view. Citywide, category, and community area pages remain the main place to compare longer-run totals.