Hyde Park · 2025-03
Hyde Park violent crime up 52% in March
Violent crime in Hyde Park climbed from 23 incidents in February to 35 in March—a 52% jump—while overall crime stayed flat. Residents filed 76 complaints about traffic signals being out, far outpacing the next-most common request. Building permits nearly doubled to 29, though their total value slipped 13% to $16.8 million. Express permits accounted for 16 of those filings. No businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 29 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $16,754,937 |
| New business licenses | 7 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 453 |
| Reported crimes | 175 |
| Violent crimes | 35 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- LAZ PARKING (Commercial Garage)
- SYDRA'S HOUSE OF DAZZLE LLC (Regulated Business License)
- BOB'S PIZZA (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- HOLIDAYNORTH INT'L TRAVEL INC. (Regulated Business License)
- NELLA PIZZERIA E PASTA (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- NELLA PIZZERIA E PASTA (Outdoor Patio)
- CBRE, INC. (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 16
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 8
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 3
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 2
Top 311 request types
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 76
- Street Light Out Complaint — 30
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 25
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 23
- Tree Emergency — 16