Portage Park Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, ILSummary
Portage Park has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 97 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $313K (-1.4% vs area average), median household income of $90K (+6.3% vs area average), population density of 15,973 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.21% (+2.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Portage Park
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Portage Park in Chicago, IL receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #29 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.
657
Total Incidents
54.8
Monthly Average
#29 / 97
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Portage Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 21:00 (44 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 Portage Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 82 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 41 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 55 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 Portage Park tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Portage Park is Assault | Simple, accounting for 46.1% of all incidents (303 cases). This is followed by Misc | Harassment By Electronic Means at 7.6% (50 cases). The top three categories combined represent 61% 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
15,972.56
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #42 of 97 neighborhoods
-8.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #39 of 97 neighborhoods
+2.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$313,459.03
average estimate
Ranks #44 of 97 neighborhoods
-1.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$89,619.43
average estimate
Ranks #38 of 97 neighborhoods
+6.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.