Is Jackson Park Safe?
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Summary
Jackson Park has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 98 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $273K (-14.1% vs area average), median household income of $52K (-38.6% vs area average), population density of 7,995 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.77% (+0.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Jackson Park
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Jackson 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 98 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #28 out of 98 neighborhoods analyzed.
127
Total Incidents
10.6
Monthly Average
#28 / 98
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Jackson Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (11 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 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 Jackson Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2026-06 with 19 incidents, while 2026-01 saw the lowest activity at 4 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 11 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 70% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Jackson Park tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Jackson Park is Assault | Simple, accounting for 52.8% of all incidents (67 cases). This is followed by Weapon Offenses | Unlawful Possession - Handgun at 22.8% (29 cases). The top three categories combined represent 80% 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
7,994.53
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #80 of 98 neighborhoods
-53.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #63 of 98 neighborhoods
+0.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$272,984.91
average estimate
Ranks #51 of 98 neighborhoods
-14.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$51,763.98
average estimate
Ranks #76 of 98 neighborhoods
-38.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.