West Englewood Safety Report
COMMUNITY • CHICAGO, ILSummary
West Englewood has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 76 areas analyzed. 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 use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably 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 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.
1,422
Total Incidents
118.5
Monthly Average
#56 / 76
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in West Englewood show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (101 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 13. 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 2025-03 with 140 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 87 incidents. On average, this community in Chicago experiences approximately 119 incidents per month. 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 38.3% of all incidents (545 cases). This is followed by Weapon Offenses | Unlawful Possession - Handgun at 12.2% (173 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.