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Burnside Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, IL
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Summary

Burnside has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 97 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $103K (-67.7% vs area average), median household income of $46K (-45.3% vs area average), population density of 4,185 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 80.5% (-10.9% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Burnside

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Burnside in Chicago, IL receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower 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

Very Safe

The crime density is 61.2% lower than the median for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #13 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.

69

Total Incidents

5.8

Monthly Average

#13 / 97

Safety Rank

Very Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Burnside show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (8 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 13:00 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 Burnside reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 9 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 1 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 6 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 9% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Burnside tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Assault | Simple
3246.4%
Assault | Aggravated - Handgun
68.7%
Robbery | Armed - Handgun
68.7%
Misc | Telephone Threat
57.2%
Weapon Offenses | Unlawful Possession - Handgun
45.8%
Other
1623.2%

The most common type of crime in Burnside is Assault | Simple, accounting for 46.4% of all incidents (32 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 8.7% (6 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

4,185.14

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #92 of 97 neighborhoods

-76.1% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

80.5%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #93 of 97 neighborhoods

-10.9% vs area average

Median Home Value

$102,741.82

average estimate

Ranks #96 of 97 neighborhoods

-67.7% vs area average

Median Household Income

$46,116.29

average estimate

Ranks #82 of 97 neighborhoods

-45.3% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-179.4%
Children & Teens84th highest
18-2412.0%
Young Adults58th highest
25-348.1%
Young Professionals96th highest
35-4413.9%
Mid-Career Adults39th highest
45-5416.9%
Mature Adults3rd highest
55-6412.1%
Pre-Retirement40th highest
65+27.6%
Seniors3rd highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

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