60656 Safety Report
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Summary
60656 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 55 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $304K (-6.0% vs area average), median household income of $100K (+13.3% vs area average), population density of 7,570 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 97.49% (+8.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 60656
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 60656 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 #5 out of 55 zips analyzed.
167
Total Incidents
13.9
Monthly Average
#5 / 55
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 60656 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (14 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 0. 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 60656 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 22 incidents, while 2025-11 saw the lowest activity at 8 incidents. On average, this zip in Chicago experiences approximately 14 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 24% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in IL neighborhoods like 60656 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 60656 is Assault | Simple, accounting for 53.3% of all incidents (89 cases). This is followed by Misc | Harassment By Electronic Means at 10.8% (18 cases). The top three categories combined represent 73% 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
7,569.81
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #50 of 55 zips
-57.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
97.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #1 of 55 zips
+8.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$304,120.68
average estimate
Ranks #29 of 55 zips
-6.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$99,736.29
average estimate
Ranks #22 of 55 zips
+13.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.