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Wicker Park Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • CHICAGO, IL
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Summary

Wicker Park has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 97 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $552K (+73.5% vs area average), median household income of $164K (+95.0% vs area average), population density of 24,448 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.03% (+4.1% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Wicker Park

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Wicker Park 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

Safe

This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #63 out of 97 neighborhoods analyzed.

395

Total Incidents

32.9

Monthly Average

#63 / 97

Safety Rank

Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Wicker Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (32 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 6. 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 Wicker Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 49 incidents, while 2025-05 saw the lowest activity at 24 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Chicago experiences approximately 33 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 11% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like Wicker Park tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Assault | Simple
20952.9%
Robbery | Armed - Handgun
287.1%
Assault | Aggravated - Handgun
246.1%
Misc | Telephone Threat
164.1%
Misc | Harassment By Telephone
153.8%
Other
10326.1%

The most common type of crime in Wicker Park is Assault | Simple, accounting for 52.9% of all incidents (209 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Armed - Handgun at 7.1% (28 cases). The top three categories combined represent 66% 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

24,447.57

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #20 of 97 neighborhoods

+39.8% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

94.0%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #19 of 97 neighborhoods

+4.1% vs area average

Median Home Value

$551,830.63

average estimate

Ranks #12 of 97 neighborhoods

+73.5% vs area average

Median Household Income

$164,481.43

average estimate

Ranks #4 of 97 neighborhoods

+95.0% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-1712.3%
Children & Teens70th highest
18-249.1%
Young Adults81st highest
25-3441.2%
Young Professionals4th highest
35-4418.0%
Mid-Career Adults11th highest
45-547.9%
Mature Adults91st highest
55-645.4%
Pre-Retirement92nd highest
65+6.1%
Seniors89th highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

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