Lake View · 2026-04
Lake View violent crime drops by half in April
Violent crime in Lake View fell 52% in April—from 108 incidents to 52—while overall crime dropped 35%. New businesses were down 38%, with 62 licenses issued compared to 100 the prior month. Among the arrivals: Little Marvels Early Childhood School, Curbside Bicycles, and a Capital One Cafe. Permits dipped 23% to 81, though the dollar value held steadier, down 9% to $20.5 million. Graffiti removal requests led 311 calls (317), followed by pothole complaints (199). E-scooter parking gripes came in third at 140. Food safety fails ticked up slightly, from 10 to 11.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 81 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $20,486,361 |
| New business licenses | 62 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 2464 |
| Reported crimes | 326 |
| Violent crimes | 52 |
| Failed food inspections | 11 |
New businesses
- LITTLE MARVELS EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL (Children's Services Facility License)
- CURBSIDE BICYCLES (Regulated Business License)
- MR. NICE GUY CBD KRATOM (Limited Business License)
- McDONALD'S (Retail Food Establishment)
- MORDECAI BROWN (Public Place of Amusement)
- L&L LV INFANT, CORP. (Children's Services Facility License)
- Capital One Cafe (Retail Food Establishment)
- MDM K-SPA (Limited Business License)
- 7-ELEVEN (Tobacco)
- Sluggers Grill (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 45
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 15
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 8
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 6
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 5
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 317
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 199
- E-Scooter Parking Complaint — 140
- Water On Street Complaint — 138
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 130