60618 Safety Report
ZIP • CHICAGO, ILSummary
60618 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 55 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $454K (+40.2% vs area average), median household income of $107K (+21.1% vs area average), population density of 17,994 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.53% (+2.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 60618
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 60618 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #12 out of 55 zips analyzed.
876
Total Incidents
73.0
Monthly Average
#12 / 55
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 60618 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (58 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 7. 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 60618 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 85 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 60 incidents. On average, this zip in Chicago experiences approximately 73 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 8% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like 60618 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 60618 is Assault | Simple, accounting for 49.5% of all incidents (434 cases). This is followed by Misc | Telephone Threat at 6.3% (55 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% 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
17,994.14
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #22 of 55 zips
+2.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #21 of 55 zips
+2.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$453,622.43
average estimate
Ranks #12 of 55 zips
+40.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$106,609.06
average estimate
Ranks #20 of 55 zips
+21.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.