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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$18.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Englewood, Chicago, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $2,838 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Englewood ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of neighborhoods but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to Englewood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Englewood is 67.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Englewood Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Englewood varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the west areas to 1 in 23 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Englewood, Chicago, IL see the most incidents - about 187 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 38 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Englewood, Chicago, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Englewood for 2025 is $18,130,830. This translates to approximately $1,163 per resident and $2,838 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.7% of the median household income in Englewood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Englewood, Chicago, IL:	$1163
Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL:	$1076
O'Hare, Chicago, IL:	$344
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Englewood is $1,163 per year, which is $699 more than the national average and $743 more than Chicago's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Englewood:

In Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL, crime costs $1,076 per person, which is $87 less than in Englewood.
In O'Hare, Chicago, IL, crime costs $344 per person, which is $819 less than in Englewood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Englewood for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Englewood	Cost per Englewood Resident
Murder	$6.78 million	$435
Rape/Sexual Assault	$666,773	$43
Robbery	$1.69 million	$108
Assault	$2.67 million	$171
Kidnapping	$72,829	$5
Vehicle Theft	$993,306	$64
Burglary	$688,987	$44
Theft	$2.10 million	$135
Arson	$39,126	$3
Vandalism	$1.94 million	$124
Animal Cruelty	$3,392	$0
Drug Crimes	$290,739	$19
Identity Theft	$198,899	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$18,130,830	$1,163

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Englewood, 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 Englewood totals $49,725,944 ($3,190 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $67,856,774 ($4,353 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 Englewood 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 have the same problem. Of Englewood’s 15,589 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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Englewood 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 Englewood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.955
Robbery	3.441
Rape	0.7054
Murder	0.2315
Total Violent Crime	10.33 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	26.06
Vehicle Theft	4.115
Burglary	4.873
Arson	0.1039
Total Property Crime	35.15 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0771
Drug Crimes	2.521
Vandalism	17.40
Identity Theft	1.648
Animal Cruelty	0.0294
Total "Other" Rate	21.67 (D-)

Individual Englewood Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Becks Park, Chicago, IL	D-	D-	D
West Englewood, Chicago, IL	D+	D	C-
Washington Park, Chicago, IL	D	D-	C
Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL	D	D-	D+
Auburn Park, Chicago, IL	D-	D-	D
New City, Chicago, IL	C	C-	C+
Chester Highlands, Chicago, IL	D+	D	C
Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL	C	C	C+
Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL	C-	D+	C+
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	D	D	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Englewood is higher 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
Marcy Holmes, Minneapolis, MN	D-	D	D
San Carlos, San Diego, CA	B+	B	B
salisbury, Allentown, PA	A-	A-	A-
Roland Park-Homewood-Guilford, Baltimore, MD	B	C	C
Puritas Longmead, Cleveland, OH	D+	C-	C-
Pleasure Ridge Park, Louisville, KY	C-	B-	B-
Original Town, Carrollton, TX	D+	C-	C-
North City, San Diego, CA	A-	A-	A-
Mountain View San Diego, San Diego, CA	B-	C-	C-
Mountain View, Bend, OR	B-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Englewood 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 Englewood, Chicago, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 10% actual proficiency versus 11% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Englewood schools on SchoolGrade

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