Is Ashburn Safe?
NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, ILLoading Map...
Summary
Ashburn has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 97 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $184K (-42.2% vs area average), median household income of $83K (-1.7% vs area average), population density of 8,461 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.96% (+7.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Ashburn
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Ashburn in Chicago, IL receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 97 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 neighborhood in Chicago, IL.
Walking Safety
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #16 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.
557
Total Incidents
46.4
Monthly Average
#16 / 97
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Ashburn show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (43 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 6. 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 Ashburn reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2026-02 with 60 incidents, while 2026-06 saw the lowest activity at 38 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 46 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Ashburn tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Ashburn is Assault | Simple, accounting for 46.5% of all incidents (259 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 7.7% (43 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
8,461.15
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #75 of 97 neighborhoods
-51.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
97.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #2 of 97 neighborhoods
+7.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$183,843.64
average estimate
Ranks #75 of 97 neighborhoods
-42.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$82,913.09
average estimate
Ranks #42 of 97 neighborhoods
-1.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.