West Lawn · 2025-03
West Lawn violent crime up 48% in March
West Lawn logged 34 violent crimes in March, up 48% from February's 23. Overall crime rose 8%, to 141 incidents. Residents filed 897 service requests, with graffiti removal (161) topping the list. The neighborhood pulled 10 permits worth $76,400—down 7% in dollar terms from last month—most of them through the express program. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 10 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $76,412 |
| New business licenses | 25 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 897 |
| Reported crimes | 141 |
| Violent crimes | 34 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- APRIL28 (Regulated Business License)
- KP BEAUTY SALON BOUTIQUE LLC (Limited Business License)
- POSADA TRANSPORT INC. (Regulated Business License)
- CONSTRUCTION DON PEPE (Regulated Business License)
- ARELI PEREZ (Peddler License)
- ATHLETIC X-PRESS #10508 (Limited Business License)
- KG ROOFING, INC. (Limited Business License)
- KIDS FT LOC #6768 (Limited Business License)
- FOOT LOCKER #7536 (Limited Business License)
- VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE (Motor Vehicle Services License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 7
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 161
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 134
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 83
- Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review — 74
- Street Light Out Complaint — 55