West Pullman · Then vs Now
West Pullman: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how West Pullman shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 16 | 18 | +12% |
| Construction value ($) | $236,574 | $215,049 | -9% |
| New business licenses | 3 | 9 | +200% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 831 | 776 | -7% |
| Reported crimes | 247 | 222 | -10% |
| Violent crimes | 87 | 66 | -24% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 1 | 0% |
2025-02
West Pullman violent crime climbs to 87 incidents
Violent crime in West Pullman rose to 87 incidents in February, up from 67 the month before—a 30% climb. Overall crime fell 7.5% to 247 reports. Permits dropped to 16 from 23, pulling in $237k in value, down 16.5%. Most were express permits (13 of 16). Residents filed 831 service requests, a 5% uptick, with 138 asking for tree trims even though the city no longer accepts that category. Garbage cart maintenance and abandoned vehicle complaints each logged 61 calls.
2026-02
Crime jumps 67% while nine businesses open
West Pullman logged 222 crimes in February, up from 133 the month before. Violent offenses rose from 48 to 66. Nine businesses opened, including One Stop Food Whole Sale, a tobacco shop, and National Material Processing. Permit value dropped 73% to $215k, mostly because 15 of the 18 permits were express jobs. Service requests ticked up 9% to 776, led by 123 tree-trim calls—a category the city no longer accepts but residents keep filing. One food establishment failed inspection.
New businesses — 2025-02
- PERFECT TOUCH MAID (Regulated Business License)
- ROBERT L. JOHNSON JR. (Peddler License)
- JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-02
- ONE STOP FOOD WHOLE SALE (Tobacco)
- SPOTLESS CLEANING BY THE BEST LLC (Regulated Business License)
- NATIONAL MATERIAL PROCESSING, LLC (Manufacturing Establishments)
- Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers (Retail Food Establishment)
- PRECISE CONSULTING, CORP. (Limited Business License)
- EXTERIOR STEEL DOORS AND FENCE SERVICES LLC (Regulated Business License)
- K&B HOUSE OF CHARMS (Limited Business License)
- J & K MINI MART (Tobacco)
- FAR SOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Regulated Business License)