West Englewood · 2026-02
West Englewood crime up 63%, violent offenses climb to 116
West Englewood logged 303 crimes in February, up 63% from January's 186. Violent offenses jumped from 68 to 116, a 71% rise. Permits hit 36—up 64% from the prior month—with total value at $1.35 million, 139% higher than January. Express permits led the way with 16 filings. Three new food spots opened: Jimmy Famous Burger, Seashell Restaurant, and Iyanna's. Rodent complaints topped 311 calls at 120, trailed by 63 each for garbage cart issues and abandoned vehicles.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 36 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,353,923 |
| New business licenses | 3 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 887 |
| Reported crimes | 303 |
| Violent crimes | 116 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- JIMMY FAMOUS BURGER (Retail Food Establishment)
- SEASHELL RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- IYANNA'S (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 16
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 11
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 5
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 120
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 63
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 63
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 51
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 37