60643 Safety Report
ZIP • CHICAGO, ILSummary
60643 has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 55 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $221K (-31.8% vs area average), median household income of $90K (+1.8% vs area average), population density of 6,427 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.44% (+3.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 60643
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 60643 in Chicago, IL receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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 #10 out of 55 zips analyzed.
1,115
Total Incidents
92.9
Monthly Average
#10 / 55
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 60643 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (98 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 8. 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 60643 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 111 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 76 incidents. On average, this zip in Chicago experiences approximately 93 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 60643 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 60643 is Assault | Simple, accounting for 48.8% of all incidents (544 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated - Handgun at 9.3% (104 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
6,427.2
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #53 of 55 zips
-63.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #13 of 55 zips
+3.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$220,590.68
average estimate
Ranks #40 of 55 zips
-31.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$89,622.53
average estimate
Ranks #24 of 55 zips
+1.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.