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

Crime per Capita in Bronzeville

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

 

Bronzeville, Chicago, IL Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

C
B
Other Crime Grade
C-

$4.99 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,577 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Bronzeville 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 Bronzeville, Chicago, IL Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Bronzeville ranks in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 50% of neighborhoods but less safe than 50%. This analysis applies only to Bronzeville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Bronzeville is 36.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bronzeville Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bronzeville varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the southwest areas to 1 in 30 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Bronzeville, Chicago, IL see the most incidents - about 47 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Bronzeville for 2025 is $4,989,576. This translates to approximately $654 per resident and $1,577 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Bronzeville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bronzeville Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Bronzeville, Chicago, IL: $654
Englewood, Chicago, IL: $1163
O'Hare, Chicago, IL: $344
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bronzeville is $654 per year, which is $190 more than the national average and $234 more than Chicago's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Bronzeville:
  • In Englewood, Chicago, IL, crime costs $1,163 per person, which is $509 more than in Bronzeville.
  • In O'Hare, Chicago, IL, crime costs $344 per person, which is $310 less than in Bronzeville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bronzeville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Bronzeville
Cost per Bronzeville Resident
Murder
$1.85 million
$242
Rape/Sexual Assault
$330,151
$43
Robbery
$455,851
$60
Assault
$562,319
$74
Kidnapping
$31,747
$4
Vehicle Theft
$410,066
$54
Burglary
$121,964
$16
Theft
$487,260
$64
Arson
$13,495
$2
Vandalism
$521,060
$68
Animal Cruelty
$1,243
$0
Drug Crimes
$120,819
$16
Identity Theft
$83,016
$11
Total Cost of Crime
$4,989,576
$654

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bronzeville, Chicago, 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 Bronzeville totals $14,236,210 ($1,865 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $19,225,786 ($2,519 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 Bronzeville 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 neighborhood 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, of which Bronzeville has 1, have the same problem. Of Bronzeville’s 7,632 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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Bronzeville 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 Bronzeville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.566
Robbery
1.899
Rape
0.7135
Murder
0.1290
Total Violent Crime
5.307 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.33
Vehicle Theft
3.470
Burglary
1.762
Arson
0.0732
Total Property Crime
17.63 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0686
Drug Crimes
2.140
Vandalism
9.557
Identity Theft
1.405
Animal Cruelty
0.0220
Total "Other" Rate
13.19 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Bronzeville is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Bronzeville.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C-
B
C+
C-
B+
C-
C
C
B-
B-
B+
C
C-
B
B-
B
B+
B-
B-
B+
C+
B-
B-
C+
C
B+
C+
B-
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Bronzeville is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Bronzeville is less safe than the Illinois state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 12% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Bronzeville schools on SchoolGrade

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