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Near South Side Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, IL
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Summary

Near South Side has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 97 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $431K (+35.5% vs area average), median household income of $123K (+45.4% vs area average), population density of 21,651 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.38% (+4.5% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Near South Side

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Near South 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

Safe

This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #74 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.

638

Total Incidents

53.2

Monthly Average

#74 / 97

Safety Rank

Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Near South Side show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (45 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 6. 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 Near South Side reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 64 incidents, while 2024-11 saw the lowest activity at 40 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 53 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 16% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Near South Side tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Assault | Simple
34554.1%
Weapon Offenses | Unlawful Possession - Handgun
568.8%
Misc | Harassment By Electronic Means
355.5%
Misc | Harassment By Telephone
284.4%
Assault | Aggravated - Handgun
274.2%
Other
14723%

The most common type of crime in Near South Side is Assault | Simple, accounting for 54.1% of all incidents (345 cases). This is followed by Weapon Offenses | Unlawful Possession - Handgun at 8.8% (56 cases). The top three categories combined represent 68% 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

21,650.62

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #24 of 97 neighborhoods

+23.8% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

94.4%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #16 of 97 neighborhoods

+4.5% vs area average

Median Home Value

$430,834.86

average estimate

Ranks #23 of 97 neighborhoods

+35.5% vs area average

Median Household Income

$122,602.64

average estimate

Ranks #19 of 97 neighborhoods

+45.4% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-1711.0%
Children & Teens75th highest
18-242.9%
Young Adults96th highest
25-3432.4%
Young Professionals17th highest
35-4417.5%
Mid-Career Adults13th highest
45-5414.9%
Mature Adults11th highest
55-6412.6%
Pre-Retirement34th highest
65+8.8%
Seniors83rd 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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