West Ridge Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, ILSummary
West Ridge has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 97 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $269K (-15.5% vs area average), median household income of $73K (-12.9% vs area average), population density of 21,789 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.69% (+1.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for West Ridge
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, West Ridge 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 #38 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.
796
Total Incidents
66.3
Monthly Average
#38 / 97
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in West Ridge show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (57 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 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 West Ridge reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 89 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 41 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 66 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 West Ridge tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in West Ridge is Assault | Simple, accounting for 51.8% of all incidents (412 cases). This is followed by Misc | Harassment By Electronic Means at 6.8% (54 cases). The top three categories combined represent 65% 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
21,788.5
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #23 of 97 neighborhoods
+24.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #47 of 97 neighborhoods
+1.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$268,597.1
average estimate
Ranks #51 of 97 neighborhoods
-15.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$73,446.69
average estimate
Ranks #50 of 97 neighborhoods
-12.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.