East Garfield Park Safety Report
COMMUNITY • CHICAGO, ILSummary
East Garfield Park 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 $216K (-18.0% vs area average), median household income of $39K (-46.8% vs area average), population density of 10,230 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.62% (-3.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for East Garfield Park
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, East Garfield Park 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 #71 out of 76 communitys analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
1,158
Total Incidents
96.5
Monthly Average
#71 / 76
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in East Garfield Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (79 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 15. 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 East Garfield Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 132 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 68 incidents. On average, this community in Chicago experiences approximately 97 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 40% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like East Garfield Park tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in East Garfield Park is Assault | Simple, accounting for 43.4% of all incidents (503 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 10.1% (117 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
10,230.47
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #47 of 76 communitys
-24.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #59 of 76 communitys
-3.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$215,985.32
average estimate
Ranks #43 of 76 communitys
-18.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$38,659.19
average estimate
Ranks #69 of 76 communitys
-46.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.