60612 Safety Report
ZIP • CHICAGO, ILSummary
60612 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 55 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $312K (-3.5% vs area average), median household income of $68K (-23.3% vs area average), population density of 9,401 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.45% (-2.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 60612
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 60612 in Chicago, IL receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher 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
The crime density is 49.4% higher than the median for zips in the region. This area ranks #41 out of 55 zips analyzed.
1,894
Total Incidents
157.8
Monthly Average
#41 / 55
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 60612 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (122 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 24. 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 60612 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 196 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 110 incidents. On average, this zip in Chicago experiences approximately 158 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 29% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like 60612 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 60612 is Assault | Simple, accounting for 46.9% of all incidents (889 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 8.9% (169 cases). The top three categories combined represent 63% 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
9,401.23
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #44 of 55 zips
-46.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
88.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #39 of 55 zips
-2.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$312,309.31
average estimate
Ranks #27 of 55 zips
-3.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$67,522.63
average estimate
Ranks #36 of 55 zips
-23.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.