Galewood Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, ILSummary
Galewood has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 97 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $263K (-17.2% vs area average), median household income of $100K (+18.1% vs area average), population density of 9,738 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.8% (+3.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Galewood
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Galewood 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
This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #8 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.
70
Total Incidents
5.8
Monthly Average
#8 / 97
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Galewood show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (9 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 12:00 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 Galewood reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 8 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 2 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 6 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 21% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Galewood tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Galewood is Assault | Simple, accounting for 40% of all incidents (28 cases). This is followed by Misc | Telephone Threat at 12.9% (9 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
9,737.93
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #67 of 97 neighborhoods
-44.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #22 of 97 neighborhoods
+3.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$263,372.41
average estimate
Ranks #54 of 97 neighborhoods
-17.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$99,619.42
average estimate
Ranks #30 of 97 neighborhoods
+18.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.