Lincoln Square Safety Report
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Summary
Lincoln Square has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 76 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $419K (+59.1% vs area average), median household income of $90K (+24.4% vs area average), population density of 15,967 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.81% (+5.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Lincoln Square
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Lincoln Square 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 #24 out of 76 communitys analyzed.
401
Total Incidents
33.4
Monthly Average
#24 / 76
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Lincoln Square show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (31 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 4. 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 Lincoln Square reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 44 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 19 incidents. On average, this community in Chicago experiences approximately 33 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 13% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Lincoln Square tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Lincoln Square is Assault | Simple, accounting for 60.1% of all incidents (241 cases). This is followed by Misc | Harassment By Electronic Means at 6.7% (27 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
15,966.53
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #26 of 76 communitys
+17.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #11 of 76 communitys
+5.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$418,989.44
average estimate
Ranks #10 of 76 communitys
+59.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$90,368.26
average estimate
Ranks #17 of 76 communitys
+24.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.