Washington Heights Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, ILSummary
Washington Heights has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 97 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $143K (-55.1% vs area average), median household income of $70K (-17.2% vs area average), population density of 8,761 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.77% (-0.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Washington Heights
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Washington Heights in Chicago, IL receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #47 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.
758
Total Incidents
63.2
Monthly Average
#47 / 97
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Washington Heights show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (70 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 7. 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 Washington Heights reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 80 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 49 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 63 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 17% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Washington Heights tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Washington Heights is Assault | Simple, accounting for 46.8% of all incidents (355 cases). This is followed by Weapon Offenses | Unlawful Possession - Handgun at 11.6% (88 cases). The top three categories combined represent 67% 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
8,761.33
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #73 of 97 neighborhoods
-49.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #68 of 97 neighborhoods
-0.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$142,759.53
average estimate
Ranks #87 of 97 neighborhoods
-55.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$69,792.2
average estimate
Ranks #56 of 97 neighborhoods
-17.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.