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

Crime per Capita in North Mayfair

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

 

North Mayfair, Chicago, IL Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
B+
Other Crime Grade
C-

$2.71 million

Cost of Crime™ for North Mayfair, Chicago, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,237 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. North Mayfair ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of neighborhoods but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to North Mayfair's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in North Mayfair is 30.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Mayfair Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Mayfair varies by area - ranging from 1 in 27 in the southeast areas to 1 in 40 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of North Mayfair, Chicago, IL see the most incidents - about 34 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Mayfair, Chicago, IL

The total projected cost of crime in North Mayfair for 2025 is $2,708,352. This translates to approximately $515 per resident and $1,237 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in North Mayfair. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Mayfair Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

North Mayfair, Chicago, IL: $515
Englewood, Chicago, IL: $1163
O'Hare, Chicago, IL: $344
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Mayfair is $515 per year, which is $51 more than the national average and $95 more than Chicago's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to North Mayfair:
  • In Englewood, Chicago, IL, crime costs $1,163 per person, which is $648 more than in North Mayfair.
  • In O'Hare, Chicago, IL, crime costs $344 per person, which is $171 less than in North Mayfair

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North Mayfair for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to North Mayfair
Cost per North Mayfair Resident
Murder
$959,246
$182
Rape/Sexual Assault
$227,103
$43
Robbery
$164,946
$31
Assault
$201,191
$38
Kidnapping
$23,925
$5
Vehicle Theft
$337,564
$64
Burglary
$64,016
$12
Theft
$270,909
$52
Arson
$8,566
$2
Vandalism
$324,170
$62
Animal Cruelty
$805
$0
Drug Crimes
$78,487
$15
Identity Theft
$47,425
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$2,708,352
$515

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Mayfair, 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 North Mayfair totals $7,580,478 ($1,441 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,288,830 ($1,956 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 North Mayfair 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 east 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 North Mayfair has 1, have the same problem. Of North Mayfair’s 5,260 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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North Mayfair 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 North Mayfair residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.332
Robbery
0.9969
Rape
0.7121
Murder
0.0970
Total Violent Crime
3.138 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.945
Vehicle Theft
4.144
Burglary
1.342
Arson
0.0674
Total Property Crime
15.50 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0750
Drug Crimes
2.017
Vandalism
8.627
Identity Theft
1.165
Animal Cruelty
0.0207
Total "Other" Rate
11.90 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

North Mayfair is lower 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+
B+
A-
A-
D
D
D
C+
B-
B-
F
D-
D-
D
C-
C-
D+
C+
C+
B+
A
A
B-
C+
C+

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in North Mayfair, Chicago, IL average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 19% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See North Mayfair schools on SchoolGrade

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