Rush & Division Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, ILSummary
Rush & Division has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 97 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $514K (+61.7% vs area average), median household income of $100K (+18.7% vs area average), population density of 76,752 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 84.81% (-6.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Rush & Division
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Rush & Division 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #96 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.
329
Total Incidents
27.4
Monthly Average
#96 / 97
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Rush & Division show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 3:00 (23 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 3. 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 Rush & Division reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 37 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 14 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 27 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 7% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Rush & Division tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Rush & Division is Assault | Simple, accounting for 58.1% of all incidents (191 cases). This is followed by Theft | Pocket-Picking at 8.2% (27 cases). The top three categories combined represent 72% 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
76,752.14
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #1 of 97 neighborhoods
+338.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
84.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #82 of 97 neighborhoods
-6.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$514,224.24
average estimate
Ranks #15 of 97 neighborhoods
+61.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$100,112.08
average estimate
Ranks #29 of 97 neighborhoods
+18.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.