City In Review: Chicago

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 permits81
Declared construction value$20,486,361
New business licenses62
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests2464
Reported crimes326
Violent crimes52
Failed food inspections11

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