West Elsdon · 2025-09

West Elsdon crime up 20% as permits fall

West Elsdon pulled seven permits in September—all through the express program—totaling $51k, down from $119k the month before. Crime reports rose 20%, with violent incidents up from 18 to 25. Service requests dropped 60%, though graffiti removal still led the list with 69 calls. Abandoned vehicles and rodent complaints rounded out the top three. No new businesses opened or closed.

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By the numbers

Building permits	7
Declared construction value	$51,479
New business licenses	3
Business closings (proxy)	0
311 service requests	465
Reported crimes	66
Violent crimes	25
Failed food inspections	0

New businesses

CIRCLE K 6864 (Tobacco)
Roberto Sotelo (Limited Business License)
STEAM & STITCH CHICAGO (Regulated Business License)

Top permit types

PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 7

Top 311 request types

Graffiti Removal Request — 69
Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 46
Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 45
Garbage Cart Maintenance — 38
Water in Basement Complaint — 30

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