East Side · 2025-09
East Side violent crime jumps to 45 as graffiti calls pile up
East Side recorded 117 crimes in September, down 10% from August's 130, but violent offenses climbed from 39 to 45. Residents filed 606 service requests, a 13% drop from the prior month, with graffiti removal topping the list at 66 calls. Garbage cart repairs drew 54 requests and abandoned vehicle complaints hit 49. Permits rose to 19—all through the express program—worth $233k combined. No businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 19 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $233,209 |
| New business licenses | 8 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 606 |
| Reported crimes | 117 |
| Violent crimes | 45 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- JASMINE SPA (Limited Business License)
- SERENITY HOME HEALTHCARE INC (Limited Business License)
- VITELA LANDSCAPING & SUPPLY CORPORATION (Regulated Business License)
- INCUNABULA LLC (Regulated Business License)
- NICKY'Z GYROS (Retail Food Establishment)
- CALUMET RIVER TERMINAL LTD (Regulated Business License)
- HOME DISCOUNT GENERAL (Limited Business License)
- ORTEGA COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR INC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 19
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 66
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 54
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 49
- Street Light Out Complaint — 39
- Nuisance Animal Complaint — 32