We Graded Every
Chicago Neighborhood
A Through F
How does your neighborhood stack up? Crime rates, trend data, and full breakdowns for every Chicago neighborhood — ranked safest to most dangerous.
Grade Distribution — All 18 Neighborhoods
Lincoln Square
One of Chicago's most family-friendly neighborhoods. Very low violent crime.
Norwood Park
Consistently ranks among Chicago's safest. Strong community watch programs.
Mount Greenwood
Home to many first responders. Extremely tight-knit community.
Forest Glen
Quiet, wooded neighborhood with very low crime. Great for families.
Edgewater
Lakefront neighborhood with strong safety record. Well-lit streets.
Lincoln Park
Very safe for a dense urban neighborhood. Watch for car break-ins near the park.
Lakeview / Wrigleyville
Generally safe. Avoid late-night bar district on weekends. Lock your car.
Ravenswood
Quiet residential feel with good safety record. Strong neighborhood association.
Rogers Park
Improving rapidly. Stick to well-lit streets near the lakefront.
Wicker Park
Trendy but watch for car break-ins and late-night incidents near bars.
Pilsen
Gentrifying rapidly. Daytime very safe. Be aware at night on side streets.
Bridgeport
Historic neighborhood with strong community ties. Relatively safe for South Side.
Hyde Park
University of Chicago area. Stick to well-lit main corridors. UCPD patrols heavily.
Humboldt Park
Exercise caution, especially after dark. Avoid unfamiliar side streets.
South Shore
High violent crime rate. Be very cautious. Avoid late-night travel.
Austin
One of Chicago's highest crime areas. Exercise extreme caution at all times.
Englewood
Highest violent crime rate in Chicago. Avoid unless you know the area well.
West Garfield Park
Extreme caution advised at all times. One of the most dangerous areas in Illinois.
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Methodology: Safety scores are composite indexes based on FBI UCR data, Chicago Data Portal incident reports, and CPD annual statistics. Scores weight violent crime rate (50%), property crime rate (30%), and year-over-year trend (20%). Letter grades follow standard academic scale: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60). Data reflects 2025 full-year statistics with 2026 YTD updates. IllinoisCrime.com is an independent public safety media platform and is not affiliated with the City of Chicago or CPD.