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Little Village Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, IL
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Summary

Little Village has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 97 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $163K (-48.7% vs area average), median household income of $54K (-36.4% vs area average), population density of 15,822 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.59% (+1.4% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Little Village

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Little Village 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

Safe

This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #43 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.

1,160

Total Incidents

96.7

Monthly Average

#43 / 97

Safety Rank

Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Little Village show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (76 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 12. 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 Little Village reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 130 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 61 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 97 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 31% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Little Village tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Assault | Simple
51744.6%
Assault | Aggravated - Handgun
1059.1%
Weapon Offenses | Unlawful Possession - Handgun
988.4%
Assault | Aggravated - Knife / Cutting Instrument
595.1%
Assault | Aggravated - Other Dangerous Weapon
564.8%
Other
32528%

The most common type of crime in Little Village is Assault | Simple, accounting for 44.6% of all incidents (517 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 9.1% (105 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

15,822.28

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #44 of 97 neighborhoods

-9.5% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

91.6%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #48 of 97 neighborhoods

+1.4% vs area average

Median Home Value

$163,076.01

average estimate

Ranks #82 of 97 neighborhoods

-48.7% vs area average

Median Household Income

$53,624.65

average estimate

Ranks #72 of 97 neighborhoods

-36.4% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-1721.0%
Children & Teens20th highest
18-2415.4%
Young Adults20th highest
25-3417.4%
Young Professionals47th highest
35-4414.4%
Mid-Career Adults34th highest
45-5411.2%
Mature Adults60th highest
55-649.1%
Pre-Retirement73rd highest
65+11.6%
Seniors60th 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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