60653 Safety Report
ZIP • CHICAGO, ILSummary
60653 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 55 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $320K (-1.2% vs area average), median household income of $50K (-43.6% vs area average), population density of 13,687 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.99% (+3.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 60653
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 60653 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for zips in the region. This area ranks #30 out of 55 zips analyzed.
1,113
Total Incidents
92.8
Monthly Average
#30 / 55
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 60653 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (80 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 10. 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 60653 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 107 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 77 incidents. On average, this zip in Chicago experiences approximately 93 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 7% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like 60653 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 60653 is Assault | Simple, accounting for 46.7% of all incidents (520 cases). This is followed by Weapon Offenses | Unlawful Possession - Handgun at 8.2% (91 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
13,686.98
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #32 of 55 zips
-22.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #18 of 55 zips
+3.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$319,808
average estimate
Ranks #25 of 55 zips
-1.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$49,612.72
average estimate
Ranks #47 of 55 zips
-43.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.