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Loop Safety Report

COMMUNITY • CHICAGO, IL
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Summary

Loop has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 76 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $454K (+72.4% vs area average), median household income of $120K (+64.9% vs area average), population density of 28,077 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.8% (-3.5% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Loop

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Loop in Chicago, IL receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher 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

Use Caution

This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most communitys in the region. This area ranks #76 out of 76 communitys analyzed.

Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.

2,156

Total Incidents

179.7

Monthly Average

#76 / 76

Safety Rank

Use Caution

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Loop show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (159 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 31. 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 Loop reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 227 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 135 incidents. On average, this community in Chicago experiences approximately 180 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 29% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Loop tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Assault | Simple
107349.8%
Theft | Pocket-Picking
29913.9%
Robbery | Strong Arm - No Weapon
1346.2%
Weapon Offenses | Unlawful Possession - Handgun
964.5%
Assault | Aggravated - Knife / Cutting Instrument
653%
Other
48922.7%

The most common type of crime in Loop is Assault | Simple, accounting for 49.8% of all incidents (1073 cases). This is followed by Theft | Pocket-Picking at 13.9% (299 cases). The top three categories combined represent 70% 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

28,077.2

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #5 of 76 communitys

+107.3% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

86.8%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #57 of 76 communitys

-3.5% vs area average

Median Home Value

$454,132.21

average estimate

Ranks #8 of 76 communitys

+72.4% vs area average

Median Household Income

$119,799.31

average estimate

Ranks #9 of 76 communitys

+64.9% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-175.0%
Children & Teens76th highest
18-2416.3%
Young Adults10th highest
25-3436.2%
Young Professionals2nd highest
35-4415.9%
Mid-Career Adults11th highest
45-549.1%
Mature Adults72nd highest
55-647.0%
Pre-Retirement75th highest
65+10.5%
Seniors58th highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

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2020 CensusLink
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