City In Review: Chicago

Avondale · 2024-07

Avondale crime reports jump 37% in July

Avondale saw 225 reported crimes in July, up from 164 the month before—a 37% jump. Violent offenses actually dropped a bit, from 47 to 43. On the 311 front, graffiti removal requests led at 201, with tree debris cleanup second at 143. Permit activity slipped: 31 permits worth $2.2 million, down from 33 permits and $2.7 million in June. Express permits accounted for 21 of the 31. No new businesses opened or closed, and no restaurants failed inspections after four did in June.

By the numbers

Building permits31
Declared construction value$2,224,281
New business licenses20
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1332
Reported crimes225
Violent crimes43
Failed food inspections0

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