South Lawndale · 2026-02
South Lawndale crime doubles as graffiti calls hit 349
Crime reports jumped 80% in South Lawndale in February, with violent incidents nearly doubling from 52 to 101. The month also brought 1,486 service requests, up 31%, led by 349 graffiti removal calls. Permits climbed 14% to 24, totaling $1.7 million—express permits made up most of the work. New businesses included Enamoradogs Pet Grooming, El Gordo Burger, and Delaney's Bridal. Food inspection failures ticked down slightly to seven.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 24 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,724,350 |
| New business licenses | 24 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1486 |
| Reported crimes | 274 |
| Violent crimes | 101 |
| Failed food inspections | 7 |
New businesses
- ENAMORADOGS PET GROOMING INC. (Animal Care License)
- LA MODA FASHIONS & SHOES WESTERN WEAR (Limited Business License)
- EL GORDO BURGER (Retail Food Establishment)
- DELANEY'S BRIDAL (Limited Business License)
- SPANGLISH NATION (Regulated Business License)
- AJPOP LANDSCAPING (Regulated Business License)
- PRAIRIE MATERIAL (Manufacturing Establishments)
- INFO. DATA SERVICES INC. (Limited Business License)
- O'REILLY AUTO PARTS #3382 (Limited Business License)
- LA CATEDRAL CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 13
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 6
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 3
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 349
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 154
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 116
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 107
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 79