Lower West Side Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, ILSummary
Lower West Side has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 97 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $283K (-11.1% vs area average), median household income of $74K (-12.4% vs area average), population density of 11,511 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92% (+1.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Lower West Side
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Lower West Side 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
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #45 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.
774
Total Incidents
64.5
Monthly Average
#45 / 97
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Lower West Side show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (51 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 8. 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 Lower West Side reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 90 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 45 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 65 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 Lower West Side tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Lower West Side is Assault | Simple, accounting for 56.3% of all incidents (436 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 6.1% (47 cases). The top three categories combined represent 67% 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
11,511.07
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #59 of 97 neighborhoods
-34.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #43 of 97 neighborhoods
+1.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$282,574.1
average estimate
Ranks #49 of 97 neighborhoods
-11.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$73,871.54
average estimate
Ranks #49 of 97 neighborhoods
-12.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.