Armour Square Safety Report
COMMUNITY • CHICAGO, ILSummary
Armour Square has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 76 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $315K (+19.8% vs area average), median household income of $45K (-38.6% vs area average), population density of 14,020 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.6% (+5.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Armour Square
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Armour Square 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 #51 out of 76 communitys analyzed.
339
Total Incidents
28.3
Monthly Average
#51 / 76
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Armour Square show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (28 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 4. 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 Armour Square reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 36 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 16 incidents. On average, this community in Chicago experiences approximately 28 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Armour Square tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Armour Square is Assault | Simple, accounting for 42.2% of all incidents (143 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Strong Arm - No Weapon at 10.9% (37 cases). The top three categories combined represent 60% 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
14,020.42
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #32 of 76 communitys
+3.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #14 of 76 communitys
+5.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$315,420.43
average estimate
Ranks #24 of 76 communitys
+19.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$44,641.12
average estimate
Ranks #63 of 76 communitys
-38.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.