Garfield Ridge · 2025-06
Violent crime up 25% in Garfield Ridge
Garfield Ridge logged 50 violent crimes in June, up from 40 the month before—a 25% jump. Overall crime rose 8%, reaching 188 incidents. Permits ticked up slightly to 35, but their total value dropped 11% to just under $1 million. The neighborhood saw 212 tree trim requests (for a program no longer accepting them), 143 rodent complaints, and 97 garbage cart issues. No new businesses opened or closed. Two food establishments failed inspections, same as May.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 35 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $986,335 |
| New business licenses | 47 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1332 |
| Reported crimes | 188 |
| Violent crimes | 50 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- GLOWSPA CHICAGO (Limited Business License)
- BURGER PAPI (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- BURGER PAPI (Outdoor Patio)
- TRIANOS PIZZA (Special Event Food)
- GEHRETT PLUMBING, INC. (Limited Business License)
- DS CONSTRUCTION INC. (Limited Business License)
- GAFFNEY CONSTRUCTION CO INC (Limited Business License)
- NAYLOR AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING CO., INC. (Limited Business License)
- Venue Logic LLC (Caterer's Liquor License)
- LOS AMANTES (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 29
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 212
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 143
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 97
- Graffiti Removal Request — 78
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 67