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).
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.
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
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 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.
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.
21,650.62
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #24 of 97 neighborhoods
+23.8% vs area average
94.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #16 of 97 neighborhoods
+4.5% vs area average
$430,834.86
average estimate
Ranks #23 of 97 neighborhoods
+35.5% vs area average
$122,602.64
average estimate
Ranks #19 of 97 neighborhoods
+45.4% vs area average
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.