Humboldt Park Safety Report
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Summary
Humboldt Park has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 97 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $256K (-19.4% vs area average), median household income of $63K (-25.5% vs area average), population density of 15,261 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.05% (+1.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Humboldt Park
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Humboldt Park 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #66 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,901
Total Incidents
158.4
Monthly Average
#66 / 97
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Humboldt Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (119 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 27. 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 Humboldt Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 211 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 116 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 158 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 31% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Humboldt Park tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Humboldt Park is Assault | Simple, accounting for 45% of all incidents (856 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 8.3% (158 cases). The top three categories combined represent 60% 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
15,260.76
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #48 of 97 neighborhoods
-12.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #41 of 97 neighborhoods
+1.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$256,447.48
average estimate
Ranks #57 of 97 neighborhoods
-19.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$62,805.8
average estimate
Ranks #63 of 97 neighborhoods
-25.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.