Clearing · Then vs Now
Clearing: 2024-04 vs 2025-04
A side-by-side look at how Clearing shifted between two periods.
| 2024-04 | 2025-04 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 17 | 15 | -12% |
| Construction value ($) | $109,899 | $260,593 | +137% |
| New business licenses | 11 | 8 | -27% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 883 | 615 | -30% |
| Reported crimes | 86 | 88 | +2% |
| Violent crimes | 24 | 39 | +62% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 0 | -100% |
2024-04
Clearing gets 196 rat complaints in April
Clearing residents reported 196 rat problems in April, the most common complaint among 883 total 311 requests. Abandoned vehicles drew 70 calls, potholes 66. The neighborhood issued 17 permits totaling $110,000, mostly for signs. Police logged 86 crimes, 24 of them violent. Two food spots failed health inspections.
2025-04
Violent crime up 62% in Clearing
Clearing's violent crime count jumped from 24 to 39 in April, a 62% increase that outpaced the modest 6% rise in overall crime (88 incidents). Permit activity fell sharply: 15 permits totaling $261k, down from 22 permits and $510k the month before. Almost all were express permits. Service requests climbed 8%, led by abandoned vehicle complaints (59) and tied calls for rodent baiting and garbage cart maintenance (51 each). No new businesses or food inspection failures.
New businesses — 2024-04
- VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- ROUTE 66 DINER (Special Event Food)
- GORDITAS LA TIA (Retail Food Establishment)
- MOM'S & DAD'S DELI (Retail Food Establishment)
- TOP FLIGHT PAW SALON (Animal Care License)
- Menard 6300 Donuts Inc (Retail Food Establishment)
- Truesdale Coaching and Consulting LLC (Regulated Business License)
- HARDWARE & MOREEE (Limited Business License)
- THE SPOT ON 63RD (Tobacco)
- 65TH STREET AUTO BODY REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
New businesses — 2025-04
- Universal Promotions dba Art-Flo Screen Printing & Embroidery (Manufacturing Establishments)
- LA CONCHA BAKERY (Retail Food Establishment)
- MIDWAY JEWELERS (Limited Business License)
- Starbucks Coffee #69076 (Retail Food Establishment)
- STELLA'S CARDIO BLAST (Limited Business License)
- REYNA'S BEAUTY & HAIR SALON (Limited Business License)
- EL CHURRITO (Retail Food Establishment)
- M & L MUFFLERS AND AUTO REPAIR INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)