Hyde Park · 2026-02
Hyde Park violent crime triples in February
Violent crime in Hyde Park jumped from 17 incidents to 57—a 235 percent spike. Overall crime reports rose from 103 to 232. Service requests climbed 65 percent to 446, led by 62 tree-trim requests and 49 building violations. Construction permits held at 26, but their dollar value dropped to $6.7 million from $42 million (likely one large job wrapping up). Thirteen new businesses registered, including HUARACHES HYDE PARK and MATHNASIUM OF CHICAGO HYDE PARK. One food place failed inspection.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 26 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $6,697,785 |
| New business licenses | 13 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 446 |
| Reported crimes | 232 |
| Violent crimes | 57 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- ASCIONE (Retail Food Establishment)
- NOAH BEAUTY CORPORATION (Limited Business License)
- IVORI'S ENHANCEMENTS (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- Goodman Williams Group (Limited Business License)
- CVS/PHARMACY #17686 (Limited Business License)
- VOGUE CLEANERS (Regulated Business License)
- Erielle Bakkum Photography / Darling Photography (Regulated Business License)
- CVS/PHARMACY #5836 (Retail Food Establishment)
- HUARACHES HYDE PARK (Retail Food Establishment)
- MATHNASIUM OF CHICAGO HYDE PARK (Children's Services Facility License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 16
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 4
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 2
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 62
- Building Violation — 49
- Street Light Out Complaint — 45
- Graffiti Removal Request — 41
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 24