Year
2015
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Chicago Obscenity statistics for 2015
Chicago reported 49 obscenity incidents in 2015. That was 0.0% of the citywide total for the same year.
Total incidents
49
Reported incidents for this crime type in the selected year.
Share of city
0.0%
Share of Chicago’s citywide total in the same year.
Last updated
March 16, 2026
Latest completed import or aggregate refresh.
Context
Year-specific category context
Additional reading notes to help interpret the statistics on this page.
For 2015, the community areas with the largest published counts for obscenity included Austin, Portage Park, and Ashburn.
Recent matching rows provide case-level context, but the primary reading surface for this page remains the yearly aggregate total.
Highest-volume community areas
Community areas with the largest published counts for this crime type in 2015.
Austin Chicago crime rate and trends
5 incidents
Portage Park Chicago crime rate and trends
4 incidents
Ashburn Chicago crime rate and trends
3 incidents
South Lawndale Chicago crime rate and trends
3 incidents
South Shore Chicago crime rate and trends
3 incidents
Auburn Gresham Chicago crime rate and trends
2 incidents
Greater Grand Crossing Chicago crime rate and trends
2 incidents
Near West Side Chicago crime rate and trends
2 incidents
Recent rows
Recent matching incidents
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| Date | Type | Block | Neighborhood | Arrest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, 2015 | Obscenity | 057XX W WINDSOR AVE | Portage Park | No |
| December 27, 2015 | Obscenity | 077XX S STEWART AVE | Greater Grand Crossing | Yes |
| December 13, 2015 | Obscenity | 081XX S MARYLAND AVE | Chatham | No |
| November 26, 2015 | Obscenity | 046XX S MOZART ST | Brighton Park | Yes |
| November 19, 2015 | Obscenity | 010XX W 77TH ST | Auburn Gresham | No |
| November 14, 2015 | Obscenity | 070XX N ROCKWELL ST | West Ridge | Yes |
| November 13, 2015 | Obscenity | 025XX S CHRISTIANA AVE | South Lawndale | Yes |
| November 12, 2015 | Obscenity | 032XX N LECLAIRE AVE | Portage Park | Yes |
| October 25, 2015 | Obscenity | 037XX W 78TH ST | Ashburn | Yes |
| October 20, 2015 | Obscenity | 036XX N MILWAUKEE AVE | Irving Park | Yes |
| October 12, 2015 | Obscenity | 077XX S HAMILTON AVE | Auburn Gresham | Yes |
| October 8, 2015 | Obscenity | 053XX W BERTEAU AVE | Portage Park | Yes |
| September 25, 2015 | Obscenity | 056XX W 64TH PL | Clearing | Yes |
| September 16, 2015 | Obscenity | 077XX W HORTENSE AVE | Norwood Park | Yes |
| September 15, 2015 | Obscenity | 082XX S HOMAN AVE | Ashburn | Yes |
| September 4, 2015 | Obscenity | 049XX S ARCHER AVE | Archer Heights | No |
| August 31, 2015 | Obscenity | 015XX N SEDGWICK ST | Near North Side | Yes |
| August 23, 2015 | Obscenity | 075XX S CHAMPLAIN AVE | Greater Grand Crossing | Yes |
| July 14, 2015 | Obscenity | 055XX S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR | Washington Park | Yes |
| June 9, 2015 | Obscenity | 017XX N MC VICKER AVE | Austin | Yes |
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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.
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Sources
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Chicago community areas
Publisher: City of Chicago
Dataset ID: igwz-8jzy
Refresh cadence: Updated as needed
Last imported: March 12, 2026
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Chicago crime incidents
Publisher: Chicago Police Department
Dataset ID: ijzp-q8t2
Refresh cadence: Daily
Last imported: March 16, 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.
Does the 2015 page include all incidents?
The annual total reflects all imported incidents for that year, while supporting tables and lists may show only the largest categories or a recent sample.
Why use yearly pages?
Year pages capture long-tail search intent and make it easier to compare one calendar year against the next.