Clearing Safety Report
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Summary
Clearing has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 76 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $226K (-14.1% vs area average), median household income of $79K (+8.4% vs area average), population density of 9,777 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.16% (+6.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Clearing
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Clearing in Chicago, IL receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most communitys in the region. This area ranks #9 out of 76 communitys analyzed.
213
Total Incidents
17.8
Monthly Average
#9 / 76
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Clearing show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (18 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 7:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 Clearing reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 26 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 12 incidents. On average, this community in Chicago experiences approximately 18 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 Clearing tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Clearing is Assault | Simple, accounting for 54.9% of all incidents (117 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 8.9% (19 cases). The top three categories combined represent 72% 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
9,776.87
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #49 of 76 communitys
-27.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #6 of 76 communitys
+6.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$226,284.43
average estimate
Ranks #38 of 76 communitys
-14.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$78,733.78
average estimate
Ranks #24 of 76 communitys
+8.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.