North Lawndale · 2026-04
North Lawndale crime drops 36 percent
Crime fell sharply in North Lawndale last month — down 36 percent to 316 incidents, with violent offenses dropping a quarter to 125. The neighborhood added 13 new businesses, nearly double the prior month, including Plaza Food and Liquor, Rose Nails, and Ali Beauty Supply. Permits slipped 12.5 percent to 35, with express permits accounting for 21 of those. Total construction value came in at $5.5 million. Service requests dipped slightly to 1,246, led by the usual suspects: tree trim, garbage carts, and potholes.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 35 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $5,541,851 |
| New business licenses | 13 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1246 |
| Reported crimes | 316 |
| Violent crimes | 125 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- RAINBOW # 1672 (Limited Business License)
- ALI BEAUTY SUPPLY (Limited Business License)
- PLAZA FOOD AND LIQUOR (Package Goods)
- PLAZA FOOD AND LIQUOR (Tobacco)
- PLAZA FOOD AND LIQUOR (Retail Food Establishment)
- SAM'S GENERAL MERCHANDISE, INC. (Limited Business License)
- RAYBON'S AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- JC REMODELING & REPAIRS (Regulated Business License)
- OGDEN PAINT& SUPPLIES (Limited Business License)
- ROSE NAILS (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 21
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 7
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 5
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 127
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 96
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 92
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 75
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 63