60602 Safety Report
ZIP • CHICAGO, ILSummary
60602 has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 55 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $391K (+20.9% vs area average), median household income of $131K (+48.5% vs area average), population density of 20,280 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.25% (-3.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 60602
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 60602 in Chicago, IL receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly higher than most comparable areas. This zip was compared against 55 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 zip in Chicago, IL.
Walking Safety
This area has significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other zips in the region. This area ranks #54 out of 55 zips analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
237
Total Incidents
19.8
Monthly Average
#54 / 55
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 60602 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 13:00 (24 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 60602 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 30 incidents, while 2025-04 saw the lowest activity at 13 incidents. On average, this zip in Chicago experiences approximately 20 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 12% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like 60602 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 60602 is Assault | Simple, accounting for 50.6% of all incidents (120 cases). This is followed by Theft | Pocket-Picking at 15.2% (36 cases). The top three categories combined represent 71% 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
20,279.74
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #17 of 55 zips
+15.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #44 of 55 zips
-3.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$391,400
average estimate
Ranks #18 of 55 zips
+20.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$130,748.26
average estimate
Ranks #10 of 55 zips
+48.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.