South Shore · 2026-04
South Shore crime falls 39% in April
South Shore logged 410 crimes in April, down 39% from March's 675. Violent offenses dropped 30%. The neighborhood saw 22 permits issued—seven fewer than the month before—but their total value hit $1.55 million, up 27%. Express permits accounted for 14 of those. Three new businesses opened: Fashion Mod, SHAM MARKET LLC (a retail food spot), and S BEAUTY SUPPLY 9. Service requests rose 6%, led by 113 abandoned vehicle complaints and 99 pothole reports.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 22 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,551,765 |
| New business licenses | 3 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1359 |
| Reported crimes | 410 |
| Violent crimes | 166 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- Fashion Mod (Limited Business License)
- SHAM MARKET LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- S BEAUTY SUPPLY 9 (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 14
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 6
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 113
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 99
- Building Violation — 91
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 77
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 65