West Englewood Safety Report
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Summary
West Englewood has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 76 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $106K (-59.9% vs area average), median household income of $38K (-47.4% vs area average), population density of 9,553 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 79.73% (-11.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for West Englewood
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, West Englewood 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
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most communitys in the region. This area ranks #56 out of 76 communitys analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
1,304
Total Incidents
108.7
Monthly Average
#56 / 76
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in West Englewood show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (82 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 11. 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 West Englewood reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 140 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 70 incidents. On average, this community in Chicago experiences approximately 109 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 19% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like West Englewood tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in West Englewood is Assault | Simple, accounting for 41% of all incidents (534 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 11.7% (153 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
9,553.15
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #50 of 76 communitys
-29.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
79.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #72 of 76 communitys
-11.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$105,531.85
average estimate
Ranks #74 of 76 communitys
-59.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$38,241.96
average estimate
Ranks #70 of 76 communitys
-47.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.