Edison Park · 2025-10
Violent crime up sharply in Edison Park
Edison Park logged nine violent crimes in October, up from two the prior month. Overall crime rose 40%, hitting 21 incidents. Permit activity dropped by half—eight permits totaling $239k, down from 17 the month before. Most were express permits; one was a renovation job. Service requests fell 23% to 280, led by 33 calls for water lead test kits and 22 for garbage cart repairs. No new businesses opened or closed. One food establishment failed inspection.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 8 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $239,200 |
| New business licenses | 6 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 280 |
| Reported crimes | 21 |
| Violent crimes | 9 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- haven hair studio (Limited Business License)
- P & S MEATS (Retail Food Establishment)
- JIFFY LUBE #1160 (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- Saol Academy of Irish Dance (Children's Services Facility License)
- ONE STOP SHOP (Limited Business License)
- World wide Liquors (Tobacco)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 7
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Water Lead Test Kit Request — 33
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 22
- Blue Recycling Cart — 18
- Tree Removal Inspection — 16
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 14