Archer Heights Safety Report
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Summary
Archer Heights has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 76 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $203K (-22.8% vs area average), median household income of $67K (-8.2% vs area average), population density of 7,079 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.16% (+6.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Archer Heights
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Archer Heights in Chicago, IL receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with what's typical for the city. This community was compared against 76 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this community in Chicago, IL.
Walking Safety
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for communitys in the region. This area ranks #13 out of 76 communitys analyzed.
234
Total Incidents
19.5
Monthly Average
#13 / 76
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Archer Heights show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (21 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 7:00 when incident rates drop to 3. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Chicago, IL can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Archer Heights reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 28 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 12 incidents. On average, this community in Chicago experiences approximately 20 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 9% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Archer Heights tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Archer Heights is Assault | Simple, accounting for 46.6% of all incidents (109 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 9.8% (23 cases). The top three categories combined represent 63% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Chicago, IL helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
7,079.05
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #65 of 76 communitys
-47.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #6 of 76 communitys
+6.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$203,323.72
average estimate
Ranks #45 of 76 communitys
-22.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$66,696.37
average estimate
Ranks #40 of 76 communitys
-8.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.