Old Town Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, ILSummary
Old Town has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 97 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $598K (+87.9% vs area average), median household income of $164K (+94.8% vs area average), population density of 30,636 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.94% (+2.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Old Town
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Old Town 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 #82 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.
440
Total Incidents
36.7
Monthly Average
#82 / 97
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Old Town show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (31 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 5. 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 Old Town reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 48 incidents, while 2025-08 saw the lowest activity at 25 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 37 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 12% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Old Town tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Old Town is Assault | Simple, accounting for 57.5% of all incidents (253 cases). This is followed by Misc | Harassment By Electronic Means at 6.1% (27 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
30,636.25
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #12 of 97 neighborhoods
+75.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #32 of 97 neighborhoods
+2.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$597,648.31
average estimate
Ranks #7 of 97 neighborhoods
+87.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$164,252.6
average estimate
Ranks #5 of 97 neighborhoods
+94.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.