60706 Safety Report
ZIP • CHICAGO, ILSummary
60706 has a very safe overall safety rating, ranking among the safest in 55 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $296K (-8.5% vs area average), median household income of $84K (-4.2% vs area average), population density of 8,112 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.92% (+6.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 60706
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 60706 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 significantly lower walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #1 out of 55 zips analyzed.
25
Total Incidents
2.1
Monthly Average
#1 / 55
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 60706 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (4 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the evening, particularly around 17:00 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 60706 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-02 with 4 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Chicago experiences approximately 2 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 60706 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 60706 is Assault | Simple, accounting for 64% of all incidents (16 cases). This is followed by Misc | Telephone Threat at 12% (3 cases). The top three categories combined represent 88% 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
8,111.75
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #48 of 55 zips
-54.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #3 of 55 zips
+6.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$296,037.12
average estimate
Ranks #30 of 55 zips
-8.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$84,378.51
average estimate
Ranks #27 of 55 zips
-4.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.