Grand Crossing Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, ILSummary
Grand Crossing has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 97 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $140K (-56.1% vs area average), median household income of $44K (-48.3% vs area average), population density of 8,769 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 80.03% (-11.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Grand Crossing
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Grand Crossing in Chicago, IL receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly higher than most comparable areas. 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 significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #79 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
2,053
Total Incidents
171.1
Monthly Average
#79 / 97
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Grand Crossing show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (143 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 22. 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 Grand Crossing reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 222 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 136 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 171 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 25% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Grand Crossing tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Grand Crossing is Assault | Simple, accounting for 41.5% of all incidents (852 cases). This is followed by Weapon Offenses | Unlawful Possession - Handgun at 11.1% (227 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
8,768.53
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #72 of 97 neighborhoods
-49.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
80.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #94 of 97 neighborhoods
-11.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$139,636.1
average estimate
Ranks #88 of 97 neighborhoods
-56.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$43,633.14
average estimate
Ranks #85 of 97 neighborhoods
-48.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.