West Garfield Park · 2026-02

West Garfield Park crime jumps 68% in February

Crime reports climbed to 217 in February, up 68% from January's 129. Violent offenses rose even faster — 73% — reaching 71 incidents. Service requests also spiked, jumping 48% to 539, with fly dumping complaints leading at 88. Permits dropped by five, totaling eight and worth $79,050. Seven new businesses opened, including Royalty Academy, Cell.Com, and Cut Right Barber & Beauty Salon. No closures were recorded.

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By the numbers

Building permits	8
Declared construction value	$79,050
New business licenses	7
Business closings (proxy)	0
311 service requests	539
Reported crimes	217
Violent crimes	71
Failed food inspections	2

New businesses

ROYALTY ACADEMY (Limited Business License)
CELL.COM (Limited Business License)
BOOST MOBILE (Limited Business License)
SNAPPY PAINTING (Regulated Business License)
K & F BODY SHOP (Motor Vehicle Services License)
CUT RIGHT BARBER & BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
ROSE BEAUTY (Limited Business License)

Top permit types

PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 6
PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 2

Top 311 request types

Fly Dumping Complaint — 88
Garbage Cart Maintenance — 42
Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 37
311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 34
Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 29

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