Chatham Safety Report
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Summary
Chatham has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 76 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $168K (-36.2% vs area average), median household income of $48K (-33.6% vs area average), population density of 10,899 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.93% (-3.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Chatham
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Chatham in Chicago, IL receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most communitys in the region. This area ranks #64 out of 76 communitys analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
1,417
Total Incidents
118.1
Monthly Average
#64 / 76
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Chatham show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (87 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 22. 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 Chatham reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 141 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 80 incidents. On average, this community in Chicago experiences approximately 118 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 16% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Chatham tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Chatham is Assault | Simple, accounting for 45.3% of all incidents (642 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 11.6% (164 cases). The top three categories combined represent 64% 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
10,899.43
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #46 of 76 communitys
-19.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #56 of 76 communitys
-3.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$167,983.93
average estimate
Ranks #58 of 76 communitys
-36.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$48,264.79
average estimate
Ranks #59 of 76 communitys
-33.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.