Relatively safe for Chicago — violent crime is below the city average. Property crime is the main concern, particularly car break-ins and bike theft near the commercial corridors.

Is Wicker Park safe at night?

The main streets (Milwaukee, Damen, Division) are busy and well-lit until late. Side streets are generally fine but less active. Avoid leaving valuables in your car anywhere in the neighborhood.

Is Wicker Park safer than Logan Square?

Yes — Wicker Park has lower violent crime rates than Logan Square, though both are above the city median for property crime. Wicker Park is more expensive as a result.

What's the crime like near the Blue Line in Wicker Park?

The Damen Blue Line station area has elevated property crime. The station itself is generally safe, but the surrounding blocks see more theft and car break-ins than the residential streets to the north.

B+

Northwest Side·Chicago, IL·ZIP: 60622

Is Wicker Park safe?

High walkability, high property crime — know what you're getting.

Crime trend stableSafety score: 71/100Median rent: $2,050/mo

Overview

Wicker Park is one of Chicago's most walkable and vibrant neighborhoods, with a dense restaurant and nightlife scene. Violent crime is moderate, but property crime — especially car break-ins and theft from the busy commercial strips — is a persistent issue.

Who lives here: Young professionals, creatives, tech workers, and longtime Chicago residents who value walkability over square footage.

Best for

→Blue Line commuters
→People who want to walk everywhere
→Nightlife and restaurant access
→Renters who want urban energy without downtown prices

Watch out for

⚠High car break-in rate near the Milwaukee/Damen/North intersection
⚠Bike theft is extremely common
⚠Pickpocketing in crowded bar areas on weekends

Safest streets in Wicker Park

Wicker Park Ave

Quieter residential, lower incident rate

Damen Ave (north of North Ave)

Active, well-lit, good foot traffic

Milwaukee Ave (near the 6-corners)

High property crime — don't leave anything in your car

Crime hotspots to know

Milwaukee/Damen/North 6-corners
Blue Line station area (Damen)
Division St bar corridor

Safety tips for Wicker Park residents

Use a garage or secured lot; street parking near the 6-corners is high-risk

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Wicker Park at a glance

Safety grade

B+

Homicides 2026

—

Clearance rate

—

Median rent

$2,050

Walk score

97/100

Transit score

90/100

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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.