Is Wrigleyville safe at night?

On non-game weeknights, yes. On game days and Friday/Saturday nights, the Clark St corridor is significantly more dangerous. The residential streets (Roscoe, Waveland) are safer even on those nights.

Is Wrigleyville worth living in if you're not a Cubs fan?

It depends on your tolerance for game-day chaos. The neighborhood is genuinely nice outside of game days, and the Red Line access is excellent. If you can tune out 81 game days per year, it's a good value.

How does Wrigleyville compare to the rest of Lakeview?

The rest of Lakeview (Boystown, Southport Corridor) is significantly safer than Wrigleyville. Wrigleyville's crime rate is dragged up by game-day incidents. If safety is your top priority, look at the Roscoe Village or Southport Corridor parts of Lakeview instead.

North Side·Chicago, IL·ZIP: 60613

Is Wrigleyville safe?

Q: Is Wrigleyville safe?

Most of the time, yes. The residential streets away from Clark St are safe and walkable. The problem is Cubs game days and weekend nights on the bar corridor, which see significant spikes in assaults, DUI, and property crime.

Great neighborhood 260 days a year. Cubs game days are a different story.

Crime trend stableSafety score: 66/100Median rent: $2,000/mo

66/100

Safety Score

Above city average

6.7

Violent Crime

Per 1,000 residents

$2,000

Median Rent

Per month

Game Days/Year

Cubs home games

Overview

Wrigleyville is technically part of Lakeview, but its crime profile is distinct enough to warrant separate analysis. The neighborhood is safe and walkable most of the year, but Cubs home games and weekend nights bring a dramatic spike in assaults, DUI, and property crime.

Who lives here: Cubs fans, young professionals, bar industry workers, and people who want North Side walkability with a sports-bar energy.

Best for

→Cubs fans who want to walk to games
→People who enjoy a lively bar scene
→Red Line commuters
→Renters who want North Side safety at slightly lower prices than Lincoln Park

Watch out for

⚠81 Cubs home games per year — each one brings elevated crime
⚠Clark St bar corridor after midnight year-round
⚠Car break-ins near Wrigley Field parking areas
⚠Pickpocketing in crowded game-day areas

Safest streets in Wrigleyville

Roscoe St (west of Clark)

Quietest residential blocks, low incident rate

Waveland Ave

Residential, away from bar corridor

Clark St (near Wrigley)

Highest incident concentration — especially on game days

Crime hotspots to know

Wrigley Field perimeter (game days)
Clark/Addison intersection
Sheffield Ave bar corridor

Safety tips for Wrigleyville residents

Check the Cubs home schedule before moving in — 81 home games means 81 elevated-crime days

The 19th District CAPS program covers Wrigleyville — they publish game-day safety advisories

If you live near the stadium, expect noise, crowds, and elevated crime on game days — it's part of the deal

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Wrigleyville at a glance

Safety grade

Violent crime

6.7/1k

Property crime

22.4/1k

Median rent

$2,000

Walk score

94/100

Transit score

86/100

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Data sources: Chicago Police Department public incident data, Illinois State Police crime statistics, U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates. Crime rates are per 1,000 residents. Data reflects the most recent 12-month period available. Individual block conditions vary significantly from neighborhood averages. See our methodology.