Is Chicago Lawn Safe?
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Summary
Chicago Lawn has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 76 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $159K (-39.6% vs area average), median household income of $49K (-32.3% vs area average), population density of 16,173 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.27% (+1.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Chicago Lawn
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Chicago Lawn 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 #52 out of 76 communitys analyzed.
1,291
Total Incidents
107.6
Monthly Average
#52 / 76
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Chicago Lawn show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (91 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 when incident rates drop to 14. 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 Chicago Lawn reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-11 with 126 incidents, while 2026-02 saw the lowest activity at 82 incidents. On average, this community in Chicago experiences approximately 108 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Chicago Lawn tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Chicago Lawn is Assault | Simple, accounting for 45.9% of all incidents (592 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 8.8% (114 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% 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
16,172.97
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #24 of 76 communitys
+19.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #44 of 76 communitys
+1.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$158,983.69
average estimate
Ranks #61 of 76 communitys
-39.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$49,193
average estimate
Ranks #58 of 76 communitys
-32.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.