Edgewater Safety Report
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Summary
Edgewater has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 76 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $339K (+28.6% vs area average), median household income of $75K (+3.7% vs area average), population density of 32,190 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.82% (+2.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Edgewater
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Edgewater 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for communitys in the region. This area ranks #54 out of 76 communitys analyzed.
720
Total Incidents
60.0
Monthly Average
#54 / 76
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Edgewater show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (54 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 7. 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 Edgewater reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 84 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 41 incidents. On average, this community in Chicago experiences approximately 60 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 18% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Edgewater tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Edgewater is Assault | Simple, accounting for 57.4% of all incidents (413 cases). This is followed by Misc | Harassment By Electronic Means at 6.8% (49 cases). The top three categories combined represent 69% 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
32,189.78
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #3 of 76 communitys
+137.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #37 of 76 communitys
+2.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$338,814.8
average estimate
Ranks #18 of 76 communitys
+28.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$75,311.68
average estimate
Ranks #28 of 76 communitys
+3.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.