60603 Safety Report
ZIP • CHICAGO, ILSummary
60603 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 $563K (+74.0% vs area average), median household income of $139K (+58.0% vs area average), population density of 13,431 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 80.33% (-11.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 60603
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 60603 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 #53 out of 55 zips analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
328
Total Incidents
27.3
Monthly Average
#53 / 55
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 60603 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (30 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 2:00 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 60603 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 37 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 16 incidents. On average, this zip in Chicago experiences approximately 27 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 45% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like 60603 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 60603 is Assault | Simple, accounting for 56.4% of all incidents (185 cases). This is followed by Theft | Pocket-Picking at 20.4% (67 cases). The top three categories combined represent 81% 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
13,431.08
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #33 of 55 zips
-23.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
80.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #54 of 55 zips
-11.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$563,100
average estimate
Ranks #3 of 55 zips
+74.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$139,133.56
average estimate
Ranks #6 of 55 zips
+58.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.