Belmont Cragin · 2026-02
Belmont Cragin 311 calls up 75%, violent crime doubles
Belmont Cragin's 311 requests jumped 75% to 1,885 in February, led by 284 tree-trim calls and 259 abandoned-vehicle complaints. Violent crime doubled from 51 to 92 incidents, part of an overall crime increase to 292 cases. Permit value crashed 81% to $704k despite holding steady at 16 permits—most were express jobs. New businesses included El Asadero Colombiano #3, a Colombian restaurant, and Outlaw Motor Company. Food inspection failures nearly tripled to 11.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 16 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $703,542 |
| New business licenses | 36 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1885 |
| Reported crimes | 292 |
| Violent crimes | 92 |
| Failed food inspections | 11 |
New businesses
- OUTLAW MOTOR COMPANY (Limited Business License)
- EL ASADERO COLOMBIANO # 3 (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- EL ASADERO COLOMBIANO # 3 (Retail Food Establishment)
- FLORERIA Y NOVEDADES ESPERANZA (Limited Business License)
- MR KLEEN AUTO SPA (Limited Business License)
- DUNKIN DONUTS BASKIN ROBBINS (Retail Food Establishment)
- TARGET #1924 (Package Goods)
- TARGET #1924 (Retail Food Establishment)
- STAR EAST (Retail Food Establishment)
- BOLIDOS AUTO REBUILDERS LLC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 12
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 284
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 259
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 160
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 158
- Graffiti Removal Request — 124