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

Crime per Capita in Grand Crossing

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

 

Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D+
Other Crime Grade
F

$24.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $2,525 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Grand Crossing ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of neighborhoods but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to Grand Crossing's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Grand Crossing is 62.61 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Grand Crossing Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Grand Crossing varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the southwest areas to 1 in 19 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL see the most incidents - about 308 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 62 crimes annually.

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

The total projected cost of crime in Grand Crossing for 2025 is $24,068,801. This translates to approximately $1,076 per resident and $2,525 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.1% of the median household income in Grand Crossing. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.3%
  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): 11.9%

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

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Grand Crossing is $1,076 per year, which is $612 more than the national average and $656 more than Chicago's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Grand Crossing:
  • In Englewood, Chicago, IL, crime costs $1,163 per person, which is $87 more than in Grand Crossing.
  • In O'Hare, Chicago, IL, crime costs $344 per person, which is $732 less than in Grand Crossing

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Grand Crossing for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Grand Crossing
Cost per Grand Crossing Resident
Murder
$9.12 million
$408
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.01 million
$45
Robbery
$1.83 million
$82
Assault
$3.49 million
$156
Kidnapping
$105,320
$5
Vehicle Theft
$1.40 million
$62
Burglary
$744,545
$33
Theft
$2.67 million
$120
Arson
$41,409
$2
Vandalism
$3.00 million
$134
Animal Cruelty
$4,957
$0
Drug Crimes
$400,703
$18
Identity Theft
$249,138
$11
Total Cost of Crime
$24,068,801
$1,076

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Grand Crossing, 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 Crossing totals $67,102,104 ($3,000 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $91,170,906 ($4,077 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 Crossing 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 west 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 Grand Crossing’s 22,364 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 Crossing 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 Crossing residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.440
Robbery
2.603
Rape
0.7439
Murder
0.2170
Total Violent Crime
9.004 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
23.08
Vehicle Theft
4.029
Burglary
3.671
Arson
0.0767
Total Property Crime
30.85 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0777
Drug Crimes
2.422
Vandalism
18.79
Identity Theft
1.439
Animal Cruelty
0.0300
Total "Other" Rate
22.76 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Grand Crossing 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
B-
A
A
C-
C
C
C+
C
C
B+
A-
A-
C-
B-
B-
A
B-
B-
D
D+
D+
C+
D
D
B+
B+
B+
D-
F
F

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

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