Boystown Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, ILSummary
Boystown has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 97 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $352K (+10.7% vs area average), median household income of $119K (+41.3% vs area average), population density of 33,240 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.59% (+5.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Boystown
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Boystown 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 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #94 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
183
Total Incidents
15.3
Monthly Average
#94 / 97
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Boystown show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (33 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 0. 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 Boystown reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 39 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 9 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 15 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 44% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Boystown tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Boystown is Assault | Simple, accounting for 42.6% of all incidents (78 cases). This is followed by Theft | Pocket-Picking at 31.1% (57 cases). The top three categories combined represent 81% 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
33,240.06
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #9 of 97 neighborhoods
+90.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #10 of 97 neighborhoods
+5.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$352,070.59
average estimate
Ranks #33 of 97 neighborhoods
+10.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$119,131.63
average estimate
Ranks #22 of 97 neighborhoods
+41.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.