Crime per Capita in Ravenswood Gardens
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Ravenswood Gardens.
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D+
Overall Crime Grade™
B |
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C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
F |
$3.36 million
Cost of Crime™ for Ravenswood Gardens, Chicago, IL
In 2025, crime will cost $1,568 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Ravenswood Gardens 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 Ravenswood Gardens, Chicago, IL Safe?
The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Ravenswood Gardens ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of neighborhoods but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Ravenswood Gardens's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Ravenswood Gardens is 50.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ravenswood Gardens Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ravenswood Gardens varies by area - ranging from 1 in 19 in the east areas to 1 in 21 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Ravenswood Gardens, Chicago, IL see the most incidents - about 56 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Ravenswood Gardens, Chicago, IL
The total projected cost of crime in Ravenswood Gardens for 2025 is $3,362,553. This translates to approximately $705 per resident and $1,568 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Ravenswood Gardens. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.8%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Ravenswood Gardens Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Ravenswood Gardens, Chicago, IL: | $705 |
|---|---|
| Englewood, Chicago, IL: | $1163 |
| O'Hare, Chicago, IL: | $344 |
| Illinois: | $420 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Ravenswood Gardens is $705 per year, which is $241 more than the national average and $285 more than Chicago's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Ravenswood Gardens:
- In Englewood, Chicago, IL, crime costs $1,163 per person, which is $458 more than in Ravenswood Gardens.
- In O'Hare, Chicago, IL, crime costs $344 per person, which is $362 less than in Ravenswood Gardens
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Ravenswood Gardens for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Ravenswood Gardens |
Cost per Ravenswood Gardens Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.14 million |
$238 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$213,534 |
$45 |
Robbery |
$187,565 |
$39 |
Assault |
$195,289 |
$41 |
Kidnapping |
$20,503 |
$4 |
Vehicle Theft |
$278,544 |
$58 |
Burglary |
$97,969 |
$21 |
Theft |
$414,833 |
$87 |
Arson |
$8,404 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$647,836 |
$136 |
Animal Cruelty |
$616 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$66,691 |
$14 |
Identity Theft |
$94,682 |
$20 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$3,362,553 |
$705 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ravenswood Gardens, 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 Ravenswood Gardens totals $8,695,738 ($1,824 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,058,291 ($2,530 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 Ravenswood Gardens 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 northwest 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 Ravenswood Gardens’s 4,767 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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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 Ravenswood Gardens residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.426 |
Robbery |
1.251 |
Rape |
0.7388 |
Murder |
0.1268 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.543 (B) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
16.80 |
Vehicle Theft |
3.773 |
Burglary |
2.266 |
Arson |
0.0730 |
Total Property Crime |
22.92 (C+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0709 |
Drug Crimes |
1.891 |
Vandalism |
19.02 |
Identity Theft |
2.566 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0175 |
Total "Other" Rate |
23.57 (F) |
Individual Ravenswood Gardens Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Ravenswood Gardens is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Ravenswood Gardens.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | B- | B- | |
D | C+ | C- | |
C- | B | B- | |
D | B- | C- | |
C- | B- | C+ | |
D | B- | C | |
D | B | C+ | |
B- | B | B+ | |
D | B | C | |
C+ | B | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Ravenswood Gardens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | B | B | |
C+ | C | C | |
D- | D- | D- | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
A | A- | A- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D | D+ | D+ | |
F | D- | D- | |
B+ | B- | B- |
Considering only the crime rate, Ravenswood Gardens 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 Ravenswood Gardens, Chicago, IL average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Ravenswood Gardens schools on SchoolGrade
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