Washington Park · 2026-03
Washington Park crime up 28%, violent offenses hit 86
Washington Park logged 203 crimes in March, up 28% from February's 158. Violent offenses climbed to 86, a 23% jump. Permits ticked up to 10 (from 7), carrying nearly $2 million in declared value—a 54% increase driven mostly by seven express-program filings. Service requests rose 17% to 429, led by 57 tree-trim calls despite the category no longer being accepted. One new business opened: Lemme Get Ummm, a retail food spot. Potholes and busted streetlights rounded out the 311 activity.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 10 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,998,958 |
| New business licenses | 1 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 429 |
| Reported crimes | 203 |
| Violent crimes | 86 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- LEMME GET UMMM (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 7
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 57
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 48
- Street Light Out Complaint — 37
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 31
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 30