Woodlawn Safety Report
COMMUNITY • CHICAGO, ILSummary
Woodlawn has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 76 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $224K (-15.1% vs area average), median household income of $40K (-45.6% vs area average), population density of 12,688 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 84.3% (-6.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Woodlawn
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Woodlawn 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for communitys in the region. This area ranks #60 out of 76 communitys analyzed.
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Total Incidents
83.3
Monthly Average
#60 / 76
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Woodlawn show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (73 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 9. 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 Woodlawn reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 100 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 55 incidents. On average, this community in Chicago experiences approximately 83 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 20% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Woodlawn tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Woodlawn is Assault | Simple, accounting for 44.7% of all incidents (447 cases). This is followed by Weapon Offenses | Unlawful Possession - Handgun at 10.6% (106 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
12,687.54
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #35 of 76 communitys
-6.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
84.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #66 of 76 communitys
-6.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$223,675.44
average estimate
Ranks #39 of 76 communitys
-15.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$39,554.37
average estimate
Ranks #68 of 76 communitys
-45.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.