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Lincoln Square Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, IL
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Summary

Lincoln Square has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 97 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $419K (+31.7% vs area average), median household income of $90K (+7.2% vs area average), population density of 15,967 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.81% (+5.0% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Lincoln Square

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Lincoln Square 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

Very Safe

This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #28 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.

401

Total Incidents

33.4

Monthly Average

#28 / 97

Safety Rank

Very Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Lincoln Square show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (31 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 4. 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 Lincoln Square reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 44 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 19 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 33 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 13% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Lincoln Square tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Assault | Simple
24160.1%
Misc | Harassment By Electronic Means
276.7%
Misc | Telephone Threat
215.2%
Misc | Harassment By Telephone
143.5%
Assault | Aggravated - Handgun
133.2%
Other
8521.2%

The most common type of crime in Lincoln Square is Assault | Simple, accounting for 60.1% of all incidents (241 cases). This is followed by Misc | Harassment By Electronic Means at 6.7% (27 cases). The top three categories combined represent 72% 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

15,966.53

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #43 of 97 neighborhoods

-8.7% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

94.8%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #13 of 97 neighborhoods

+5.0% vs area average

Median Home Value

$418,989.44

average estimate

Ranks #25 of 97 neighborhoods

+31.7% vs area average

Median Household Income

$90,368.26

average estimate

Ranks #36 of 97 neighborhoods

+7.2% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-1715.9%
Children & Teens53rd highest
18-248.0%
Young Adults86th highest
25-3425.6%
Young Professionals28th highest
35-4419.4%
Mid-Career Adults7th highest
45-5412.0%
Mature Adults46th highest
55-6410.0%
Pre-Retirement66th highest
65+9.0%
Seniors79th highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

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