Washington Park Safety Report
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Summary
Washington Park has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 76 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $200K (-24.0% vs area average), median household income of $36K (-50.5% vs area average), population density of 8,362 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 84.13% (-6.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Washington Park
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Washington Park in Chicago, IL receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly 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 significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other communitys in the region. This area ranks #68 out of 76 communitys analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
809
Total Incidents
67.4
Monthly Average
#68 / 76
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Washington Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (61 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 8. 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 Washington Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 84 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 36 incidents. On average, this community in Chicago experiences approximately 67 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 Washington Park tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Washington Park is Assault | Simple, accounting for 41.9% of all incidents (339 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 12.9% (104 cases). The top three categories combined represent 64% 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
8,362.23
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #56 of 76 communitys
-38.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
84.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #67 of 76 communitys
-6.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$200,209.97
average estimate
Ranks #46 of 76 communitys
-24.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$35,943.78
average estimate
Ranks #72 of 76 communitys
-50.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.