Yes — it's one of Chicago's safest neighborhoods. Violent crime is well below the city average. The main exception is the Wrigleyville area on Cubs game days and weekend nights.

Is Boystown safe for LGBTQ+ residents?

Yes — Boystown (the Halsted/Belmont corridor) is one of the most established and welcoming LGBTQ+ neighborhoods in the US, with strong community safety infrastructure and active neighborhood organizations.

Is Lakeview safe for families?

Very much so — it's one of the most family-friendly neighborhoods in Chicago. The school options, parks, and community feel make it a top choice for families who want urban living with safety.

How does Lakeview compare to Lincoln Park?

They're very similar in safety profile. Lincoln Park edges out Lakeview slightly on violent crime, but Lakeview has more neighborhood character variety (Boystown, Wrigleyville, Southport Corridor). Lakeview is slightly more affordable.

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North Side·Chicago, IL·ZIP: 60613, 60657

Is Lakeview safe?

One of Chicago's safest — Wrigleyville is the exception.

Crime trend stableSafety score: 79/100Median rent: $2,200/mo

Overview

Lakeview is consistently one of Chicago's safest and most livable neighborhoods. The main caveat is Wrigleyville — the area around Wrigley Field sees significant crime spikes on Cubs game days and weekend nights. The rest of Lakeview is genuinely safe.

Who lives here: Young professionals, LGBTQ+ community (Boystown), families, Cubs fans, and longtime North Side residents.

Best for

→Families with children
→LGBTQ+ renters (Boystown is one of the most welcoming neighborhoods in the US)
→People who want North Side safety with nightlife access
→Red and Brown Line commuters

Watch out for

⚠Wrigleyville on Cubs game days and weekend nights — pickpocketing, assault, DUI
⚠Car break-ins near Wrigley Field parking areas
⚠Clark St bar corridor after midnight

Safest streets in Lakeview

Roscoe St

Quietest residential blocks, very low incident rate

Belmont Ave (east of Clark)

Active, well-lit, good transit

Clark St (near Wrigley)

High incident rate on game days and weekends

Crime hotspots to know

Wrigley Field perimeter (game days)
Clark/Addison intersection
Boystown bar corridor (Halsted/Belmont) on weekends

Safety tips for Lakeview residents

If you live near Wrigley, expect elevated crime on Cubs home game days — plan accordingly

The 19th District CAPS program covers Lakeview — very active with regular crime alerts

Boystown has strong community safety infrastructure — LGBTQ+ residents report high safety satisfaction

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Lakeview at a glance

Safety grade

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Homicides 2026

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Clearance rate

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Median rent

$2,200

Walk score

95/100

Transit score

87/100

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Data sources: Homicide counts are sourced from the Chicago Police Department via Socrata (Crimes 2001–Present dataset) and reflect records in the IllinoisCrime.com database, updated nightly. Grades are computed from YTD homicide density relative to the city average. Weapon data is not available in the CPD dataset. Editorial content (neighborhood character, safety tips, FAQ) is supplementary context and not derived from CPD data. See our methodology.