Irving Park · 2026-02
Irving Park violent crime jumps to 52 cases
Violent crime hit 52 incidents in February, up 68% from 31 the month before. Overall crime rose 45% to 162 cases. Service requests climbed 37%—potholes led with 212 complaints, graffiti removal wasn't far behind at 206. New business licenses jumped 40%, including five tow trucks all registered to A Allstar Towing and Snow Plowing, plus Leona's Pizzeria and AL-Andalus Income Tax Services. Permit value edged up 16% to $2.2 million, led by express permits and renovation work. Four food establishments failed inspection, same as January.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 27 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,233,400 |
| New business licenses | 28 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1297 |
| Reported crimes | 162 |
| Violent crimes | 52 |
| Failed food inspections | 4 |
New businesses
- A ALLSTAR TOWING AND SNOW PLOWING (Towing - Tow Truck)
- A ALLSTAR TOWING AND SNOW PLOWING (Towing - Tow Truck)
- A ALLSTAR TOWING AND SNOW PLOWING (Towing - Tow Truck)
- A ALLSTAR TOWING AND SNOW PLOWING (Towing - Tow Truck)
- A ALLSTAR TOWING AND SNOW PLOWING (Towing - Tow Truck)
- AL-ANDALUS INCOME TAX SERVICES, LLC (Limited Business License)
- HYBRID AUTO CARE SOLUTIONS LLC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- LEONA'S PIZZERIA (Retail Food Establishment)
- ELECTRIC LANE (Limited Business License)
- Ackermans Accounting Service (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 14
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 10
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 212
- Graffiti Removal Request — 206
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 133
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 83
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 55