Grant Park Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, ILSummary
Grant Park has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 97 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $564K (+77.3% vs area average), median household income of $124K (+47.0% vs area average), population density of 17,165 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 83.04% (-8.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Grant Park
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Grant Park 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #68 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.
158
Total Incidents
13.2
Monthly Average
#68 / 97
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Grant Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (19 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 Grant Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 27 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 2 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 13 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 77% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Grant Park tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Grant Park is Assault | Simple, accounting for 36.7% of all incidents (58 cases). This is followed by Theft | Pocket-Picking at 24.1% (38 cases). The top three categories combined represent 70% 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
17,164.74
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #36 of 97 neighborhoods
-1.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
83.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #89 of 97 neighborhoods
-8.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$563,781.11
average estimate
Ranks #9 of 97 neighborhoods
+77.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$123,961.3
average estimate
Ranks #17 of 97 neighborhoods
+47.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.