Loop Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, ILSummary
Loop has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 97 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $421K (+32.3% vs area average), median household income of $122K (+44.7% vs area average), population density of 28,116 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.05% (-3.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Loop
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Loop in Chicago, IL receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #95 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
1,845
Total Incidents
153.8
Monthly Average
#95 / 97
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Loop show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (134 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 29. 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 Loop reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 183 incidents, while 2025-04 saw the lowest activity at 117 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 154 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 23% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Loop tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Loop is Assault | Simple, accounting for 51.4% of all incidents (949 cases). This is followed by Theft | Pocket-Picking at 12% (222 cases). The top three categories combined represent 69% 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
28,116.03
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #16 of 97 neighborhoods
+60.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #75 of 97 neighborhoods
-3.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$420,879.46
average estimate
Ranks #24 of 97 neighborhoods
+32.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$122,069.47
average estimate
Ranks #21 of 97 neighborhoods
+44.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.