5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums Neighborhood, Chicago
Last updated: November 2, 2026
Crime Rate & Statistics
Good safety — crime rates are below the national average
Summary: 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums, Chicago Crime Rate (2026)
5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums, Chicago, IL has a crime safety grade of B as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 20% above the national average.
Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: November 2, 2026.
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Is 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums Safe?
Mixed — the grade is relative to other neighborhoods, but crime is above the national average. 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums in Chicago, IL has a safety grade of B. The overall crime index is 120, which is 20% above the national average of 100.
Compared to the Chicago average (crime index 121), 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums is 1% lower in overall crime. Crime levels here are roughly in line with the city average.
Looking at specific crime types, burglary is the most elevated concern (index: 198, 98% above average), while rape is the lowest risk (index: 3). Property crime is more prevalent than violent crime here, consistent with broader national patterns.
5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums Crime Breakdown
Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Chicago city average. Higher values mean more crime.
| Crime Type | Index | vs National | Risk Level | |
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| Violent Crime | ||||
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Murder
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178 | +78% | High | |
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Assault
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126 | +26% | Moderate | |
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Robbery
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195 | +95% | High | |
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Rape
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3 | -97% | Low | |
| Property Crime | ||||
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Burglary
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198 | +98% | High | |
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Larceny / Theft
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196 | +96% | High | |
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Vehicle Theft
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183 | +83% | High | |
How 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums Compares
Crime index by category: 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums vs Chicago average vs national average.
Crime by Category
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5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums, Chicago?
5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums in Chicago, IL has a crime safety grade of B as of 2026. The overall crime index is 120, which is 20% above the national average. Compared to the Chicago average, crime in 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums is 1% lower.
Is 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums a safe neighborhood in Chicago?
5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums has a mixed safety picture with a crime grade of B, and an overall crime index 120 (20% above the national average). Residents should take standard precautions. The highest concern is Burglary (index: 198), while Rape is the lowest risk (index: 3).
How does 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums compare to the rest of Chicago?
5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums's overall crime index is 120, compared to the Chicago average of 121. This means crime in 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums is 1% lower than the city average. For violent crime, the index is 126, and for property crime it is 192. However, crime can vary block by block, so checking the crime map for specific streets is recommended.
What type of crime is most common in 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums?
The most common crime type in 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums is Burglary, with a crime index of 198 (98% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more common than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.
What are safer neighborhoods near 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums?
Nearby neighborhoods include Hyde Park, Jackson Park, Kenwood, Washington Park. Check their individual crime statistics pages for detailed safety information.
What are the demographics of 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums?
5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums has a population of approximately 6. The median household income is $59,921. The median home value is $284,496. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.
How does 5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums crime compare to the national average?
5547 - 5549 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums's overall crime rate is 20% above the national average (index 120 vs 100). For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.
Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated November 2026.