60617 Safety Report
ZIP • CHICAGO, ILSummary
60617 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 55 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $125K (-61.4% vs area average), median household income of $54K (-39.2% vs area average), population density of 5,474 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 84.62% (-6.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 60617
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 60617 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
The crime density is 55.4% lower than the median for zips in the region. This area ranks #9 out of 55 zips analyzed.
2,316
Total Incidents
193.0
Monthly Average
#9 / 55
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 60617 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (171 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 27. 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 60617 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 232 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 142 incidents. On average, this zip in Chicago experiences approximately 193 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 17% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like 60617 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 60617 is Assault | Simple, accounting for 43% of all incidents (995 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 11.4% (265 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
5,474.09
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #55 of 55 zips
-69.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
84.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #46 of 55 zips
-6.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$124,920.98
average estimate
Ranks #52 of 55 zips
-61.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$53,501.74
average estimate
Ranks #45 of 55 zips
-39.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.