Where Burglars Hit Most in Lincoln Park (Heat Map)

Robberies may be the biggest concern locally, but when it comes to the actual number of incidents, burglaries are king.

In the past six months, the Lincoln Park community saw 69 robberies, according to city of Chicago data. That’s compared, however, to the 226 burglaries the same area saw in the past six months. 

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Based on the interactive map, the most popular places in town for burglars are near North Clark Street and West Dickens Avenue; North Lincoln and West Belden avenues; as well as North Clark Street and West Wrightwood Avenue.

Joining them is another hot spot between Belmont Avenue and Diversey Parkway just west of Ashland.

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Sgt. Jason Clark says the 19th policing district is putting its foot down on crime, but based on the type of people who live in Lincoln Park, it may be the area’s top issue for the foreseeable future.

“Our two main problems in this district are burglaries and robberies, and they will always be burglaries and robberies, because you guys live in the land of the ‘haves,’” Clark said, speaking about the affluent demographics in the community. “A large percentage is a crime of opportunity. Doors are left unlocked, stuff left visible in your car, flimsy side doors on garages and poor lighting all play into it.”

Officials have said in the past that while they struggle with burglaires and robberies, at least those aren't violent crimes like other neighborhoods in Chicago face.

Clark says there will soon be a big push to bring back block clubs where neighbors keep an eye out for each other. That could possibly decrease the number or local burglaries.

“Block clubs were big back in the day,” Clark said. “Just like you know your neighborhood group, get to know your neighbors on your street and look out for each other. That’s why the area is so targeted. Someone can break a window and nobody might care enough to call the police when they hear it.”

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