60642 Safety Report
ZIP • CHICAGO, ILSummary
60642 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 55 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $502K (+55.0% vs area average), median household income of $140K (+59.3% vs area average), population density of 14,023 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.32% (+3.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 60642
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 60642 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
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for zips in the region. This area ranks #18 out of 55 zips analyzed.
404
Total Incidents
33.7
Monthly Average
#18 / 55
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 60642 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (34 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 60642 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 46 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 27 incidents. On average, this zip in Chicago experiences approximately 34 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 15% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like 60642 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 60642 is Assault | Simple, accounting for 52.5% of all incidents (212 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Armed - Handgun at 6.7% (27 cases). The top three categories combined represent 64% 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
14,022.63
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #30 of 55 zips
-20.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #15 of 55 zips
+3.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$501,786.38
average estimate
Ranks #7 of 55 zips
+55.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$140,214.28
average estimate
Ranks #3 of 55 zips
+59.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.