City In Review: Chicago

Dunning · 2025-08

Dunning violent crime up 47%, three food fails

Violent crime in Dunning jumped from 30 incidents in July to 44 in August, a 47% climb. Overall crime fell 8%, dropping from 131 to 121. Permits slipped from 30 to 27, though total value rose 4% to $719k; 22 of the 27 were express permits. The neighborhood logged 1,495 service requests, up 3% from July. Rodent baiting complaints topped the list at 176, followed by 113 abandoned vehicle reports. Three food establishments failed inspections, up from one the month prior.

By the numbers

Building permits27
Declared construction value$719,079
New business licenses24
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1495
Reported crimes121
Violent crimes44
Failed food inspections3

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