The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 60941, IL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 60941

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 60941.

 

60941, IL Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

B
A+
Other Crime Grade
C-

$448,321

Cost of Crime™ for 60941, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $697 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 60941 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 60941, IL Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 60941 ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of zip codes but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to 60941's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 60941 is 17.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 60941 Residents generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 60941 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 36 in the west areas to 1 in 83 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 60941, IL see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 60941, IL

The total projected cost of crime in 60941 for 2025 is $448,321. This translates to approximately $270 per resident and $697 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in 60941. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 60941 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

60941, IL: $270
60621, IL: $1128
61073, IL: $172
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 60941 is $270 per year, which is $194 less than the national average and $150 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 60941:
  • In 60621, IL, crime costs $1,128 per person, which is $858 more than in 60941.
  • In 61073, IL, crime costs $172 per person, which is $98 less than in 60941

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 60941 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 60941
Cost per 60941 Resident
Murder
$81,302
$49
Rape/Sexual Assault
$75,864
$46
Robbery
$64,797
$39
Assault
$22,275
$13
Kidnapping
$16,823
$10
Vehicle Theft
$19,619
$12
Burglary
$20,481
$12
Theft
$27,810
$17
Arson
$3,663
$2
Vandalism
$95,165
$57
Animal Cruelty
$173
$0
Drug Crimes
$12,016
$7
Identity Theft
$8,333
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$448,321
$270

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 60941, IL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 60941 totals $947,790 ($571 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,396,111 ($841 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 60941 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 60941’s 1,660 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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60941 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 60941 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.4672
Robbery
1.241
Rape
0.7537
Murder
0.0261
Total Violent Crime
2.488 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.235
Vehicle Theft
0.7632
Burglary
1.360
Arson
0.0914
Total Property Crime
5.450 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1671
Drug Crimes
0.9786
Vandalism
8.025
Identity Theft
0.6486
Animal Cruelty
0.0141
Total "Other" Rate
9.833 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 60941 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 60941.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
B+
A
B+
B
A
A+
A+
A+
A-
B
B+
A
A-
A+
A
A+
A+
A+
A-
A+
B+
B
B
A+
A-
A+
A+
A-
A+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

60941 is similar versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
D
D
B
C+
C+
A-
B+
B+
B+
A-
A-
A+
A-
A-
A+
A
A
B+
C+
C+
A-
C
C
A
B-
B-
A
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, 60941 is safer than the Illinois state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 60941, IL average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 60941 schools on SchoolGrade

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