Armour Square · 2025-08
Armour Square crime up 27% in August
Reported crime in Armour Square hit 121 incidents in August, up from 95 the month before. Violent offenses rose slightly to 31. Permit count increased to 11 from 7, but their combined value fell 55% to $284k—six came through the express program. Residents filed 459 service requests, down 5% from July. Graffiti removal led the list with 63 calls, followed by 59 tree trim requests and 49 streetlight complaints. No businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 11 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $284,061 |
| New business licenses | 13 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 459 |
| Reported crimes | 121 |
| Violent crimes | 31 |
| Failed food inspections | 4 |
New businesses
- SOUTH WATER MARKET CHICAGO INC. (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- CHIU QUON BAKERY (Special Event Food)
- YI WAN HUA JIA (Retail Food Establishment)
- SUPERIOR GLASS & ALUMINUM INC. (Regulated Business License)
- CHICAGO WHITE SOX CHARITIES (Raffles)
- MANGO MANGO (Retail Food Establishment)
- WAHMEI FOOD CORP. (Retail Food Establishment)
- A & J AUTOMATIC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- TAIAN HERBAL TEA (Limited Business License)
- MM GIFTLAND INC. (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 6
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 63
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 59
- Street Light Out Complaint — 49
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 34
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 25