Crime Safety Grade

B-

Chicago, IL Crime Rate

Higher crime than 62% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 86+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Chicago Safe?

With an overall crime index of 121, Chicago has a 21% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 221. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Edison Park earning an A+ grade while Oakland rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

Chicago
121
Illinois Avg
103
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
121
21% above average
Violent Crime
113
13% above average
Property Crime
121
21% above average
Safe Areas
77%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Chicago

1 in 221

Property crime: 1 in 207

Where Is It Safe in Chicago?

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Chicago Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 28% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 2% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 120 ▲ 20%
Assault Violent 122 ▲ 22%
Robbery Violent 98 ▼ 2%
Burglary Property 106 ▲ 6%
Larceny / Theft Property 128 ▲ 28%
Vehicle Theft Property 128 ▲ 28%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Chicago Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Edison Park A+ 71
2 Mount Greenwood A+ 58
3 Forest Glen A 41
4 Schorsch Forest View A 116
5 Dunning A 74
6 Norwood Park A 73
7 Beverly A 52
8 West Lawn A 53
9 Gold Coast A 141
10 Garfield Ridge A 70
11 North Center A 113
12 Belmont Cragin A 72
13 Garage Park A 61
14 Clearing A 88
15 Jefferson Park A 92
16 Lincoln Park A 125
17 West Elsdon A- 75
18 Bucktown A- 120
19 Portage Park A- 100
20 Ukrainian Village A- 126
21 Lake View A- 141
22 Archer Heights A- 87
23 East Side A- 83
24 Ashburn A- 49
25 Hegewisch A- 102
26 Wrigleyville A- 152
27 Chicago Midway International Airport A- 105
28 Andersonville A- 102
29 Irving Park A- 101
30 Avondale A- 106
31 Brighton Park A- 88
32 McKinley Park A- 83
33 Chicago O'Hare International Airport A- 147
34 Hermosa A- 80
35 North Park A- 101
36 Little Village A- 86
37 Lincoln Square A- 119
38 Chicago Lawn B+ 95
39 East Village B+ 132
40 Albany Park B+ 99
41 West Ridge B+ 93
42 Wicker Park B+ 146
43 Old Town B+ 141
44 Washington Heights B+ 73
45 Morgan Park B+ 100
46 West Town B+ 131
47 Logan Square B 127
48 Bridgeport B 116
49 Streeterville B 168
50 South Deering B 116
51 New City B 132
52 Pullman B 123
53 Lower West Side / Pilsen B 130
54 River North B 176
55 Calumet Heights B 81
56 West Pullman B 109
57 Avalon Park B 101
58 West Loop B 164
59 Roseland B 109
60 Auburn Gresham B 118
61 Edgewater B- 157
62 Rogers Park B- 135
63 Loop B- 174
64 Humboldt Park B- 143
65 Uptown B- 166
66 Austin B- 127
67 South Chicago C+ 141
68 South Loop / Near South Side C+ 153
69 Hyde Park C 144
70 Englewood C- 151
71 Chatham C- 146
72 Little Italy / University Village C- 153
73 North Lawndale C- 164
74 Grand Crossing D+ 158
75 Armour Square D+ 157
76 Garfield Park D 165
77 Kenwood D 157
78 South Shore D 169
79 Jackson Park D 177
80 Woodlawn D 173
81 Bronzeville D 170
82 United Center D 181
83 Burnside D- 177
84 Riverdale F+ 188
85 Washington Park F+ 183
86 Oakland F 190

Chicago Crime by Zip Code

60656
A+ Index: 69
60631
A+ Index: 77
60646
A Index: 62
60655
A Index: 64
60634
A Index: 80
60638
A Index: 77
60614
A Index: 124
60657
A Index: 138
60652
A Index: 53
60666
A Index: 54
60630
A Index: 95
60688
A Index: 60
60645
A Index: 87
60613
A Index: 148
60632
A Index: 78
60641
A Index: 96
60618
A Index: 107
60629
A- Index: 79
60639
A- Index: 80
60625
A- Index: 110
60654
A- Index: 166
60611
A- Index: 167
60647
A- Index: 125
60622
A- Index: 140
60602
A- Index: 169
60659
A- Index: 104
60601
A- Index: 170
60661
A- Index: 164
60669
B+ Index: 156
60610
B+ Index: 164
60633
B+ Index: 123
60626
B+ Index: 139
60643
B+ Index: 76
60617
B+ Index: 110
60606
B+ Index: 173
60651
B+ Index: 118
60660
B+ Index: 149
60608
B+ Index: 116
60642
B+ Index: 149
60609
B+ Index: 124
60628
B+ Index: 113
60636
B+ Index: 122
60623
B+ Index: 113
60603
B Index: 174
60604
B Index: 177
60640
B Index: 156
60674
B Index: 188
60607
B Index: 147
60605
B Index: 164
60620
B Index: 113
60619
B Index: 137
60616
B- Index: 138
60644
B- Index: 147
60612
C+ Index: 154
60615
C Index: 162
60637
C- Index: 167
60624
C- Index: 169
60649
D+ Index: 171
60621
D+ Index: 180
60653
F+ Index: 181

Chicago Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
8,586,890
Median Income
$62,097
Home Value
$267,979
Median Rent
$1,154
Home Ownership
45%

Racial Demographics

White
42.2%
Black
32.7%
Hispanic
30.1%
Asian
7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Chicago?
Chicago has an overall crime index of 121, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 77% of neighborhoods in Chicago are rated A or B for safety.
Is Chicago safe to live in?
Chicago has a crime safety grade of B-. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chicago?
The safest neighborhoods in Chicago based on crime data include Edison Park, Mount Greenwood, Forest Glen, Schorsch Forest View, and Dunning. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Chicago crime compare to the national average?
Chicago's overall crime index is 121 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 21% higher than the typical US city.

Crime Statistics for Nearby Cities

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