60610 Safety Report
ZIP • CHICAGO, ILSummary
60610 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 55 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $475K (+46.8% vs area average), median household income of $115K (+30.7% vs area average), population density of 38,988 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.5% (+0.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 60610
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 60610 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 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for zips in the region. This area ranks #44 out of 55 zips analyzed.
970
Total Incidents
80.8
Monthly Average
#44 / 55
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 60610 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (69 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 15. 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 60610 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 97 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 58 incidents. On average, this zip in Chicago experiences approximately 81 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 60610 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 60610 is Assault | Simple, accounting for 54.4% of all incidents (528 cases). This is followed by Weapon Offenses | Unlawful Possession - Handgun at 5.6% (54 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
38,987.68
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #2 of 55 zips
+121.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #35 of 55 zips
+0.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$475,206.8
average estimate
Ranks #10 of 55 zips
+46.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$115,034.04
average estimate
Ranks #16 of 55 zips
+30.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.