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

Crime per Capita in Grand Boulevard

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

 

Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
B
Other Crime Grade
D

$19.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,682 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Grand Boulevard ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of neighborhoods but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Grand Boulevard's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Grand Boulevard is 41.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Grand Boulevard Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Grand Boulevard varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the southwest areas to 1 in 30 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL see the most incidents - about 166 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 79 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Grand Boulevard for 2025 is $19,531,881. This translates to approximately $765 per resident and $1,682 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Grand Boulevard. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Grand Boulevard Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL: $765
Englewood, Chicago, IL: $1163
O'Hare, Chicago, IL: $344
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Grand Boulevard is $765 per year, which is $301 more than the national average and $345 more than Chicago's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Grand Boulevard:
  • In Englewood, Chicago, IL, crime costs $1,163 per person, which is $398 more than in Grand Boulevard.
  • In O'Hare, Chicago, IL, crime costs $344 per person, which is $421 less than in Grand Boulevard

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Grand Boulevard for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Grand Boulevard
Cost per Grand Boulevard Resident
Murder
$7.82 million
$306
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.13 million
$44
Robbery
$1.59 million
$62
Assault
$2.07 million
$81
Kidnapping
$106,431
$4
Vehicle Theft
$1.34 million
$53
Burglary
$469,258
$18
Theft
$1.70 million
$66
Arson
$49,556
$2
Vandalism
$2.61 million
$102
Animal Cruelty
$4,412
$0
Drug Crimes
$399,336
$16
Identity Theft
$246,003
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$19,531,881
$765

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Grand Boulevard, 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 Grand Boulevard totals $58,584,241 ($2,294 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $78,116,122 ($3,058 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 Grand Boulevard 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 southwest 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 Grand Boulevard has 4, have the same problem. Of Grand Boulevard’s 25,541 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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Grand Boulevard 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 Grand Boulevard residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.821
Robbery
1.974
Rape
0.7313
Murder
0.1629
Total Violent Crime
5.689 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.82
Vehicle Theft
3.400
Burglary
2.026
Arson
0.0803
Total Property Crime
18.33 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0687
Drug Crimes
2.114
Vandalism
14.31
Identity Theft
1.244
Animal Cruelty
0.0234
Total "Other" Rate
17.76 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Grand Boulevard 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
A
A-
A-
C-
D+
D+
D+
B
B
A
A-
A-
C-
C-
C-
B
C
C
A
A-
A-
C-
C
C
D
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Grand Boulevard 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 Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 15% actual proficiency versus 13% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Grand Boulevard schools on SchoolGrade

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