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

Crime per Capita in Roscoe Village

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Roscoe Village.

 

Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

B
C+
Other Crime Grade
F

$5.52 million

Cost of Crime™ for Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $2,209 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Roscoe Village ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of neighborhoods but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Roscoe Village's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Roscoe Village is 60.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Roscoe Village Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Roscoe Village varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the west areas to 1 in 21 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL see the most incidents - about 72 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 23 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Roscoe Village for 2025 is $5,523,781. This translates to approximately $887 per resident and $2,209 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Roscoe Village. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Roscoe Village Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL: $887
Englewood, Chicago, IL: $1163
O'Hare, Chicago, IL: $344
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Roscoe Village is $887 per year, which is $423 more than the national average and $467 more than Chicago's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Roscoe Village:
  • In Englewood, Chicago, IL, crime costs $1,163 per person, which is $276 more than in Roscoe Village.
  • In O'Hare, Chicago, IL, crime costs $344 per person, which is $543 less than in Roscoe Village

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Roscoe Village for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Roscoe Village
Cost per Roscoe Village Resident
Murder
$2.14 million
$343
Rape/Sexual Assault
$290,928
$47
Robbery
$242,041
$39
Assault
$238,480
$38
Kidnapping
$28,661
$5
Vehicle Theft
$344,592
$55
Burglary
$153,611
$25
Theft
$521,857
$84
Arson
$8,822
$1
Vandalism
$1.32 million
$212
Animal Cruelty
$950
$0
Drug Crimes
$85,654
$14
Identity Theft
$150,599
$24
Total Cost of Crime
$5,523,781
$887

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Roscoe Village, 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 Roscoe Village totals $15,716,835 ($2,523 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $21,240,616 ($3,410 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 Roscoe Village 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 south 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 Roscoe Village has 1, have the same problem. Of Roscoe Village’s 6,229 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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Roscoe Village 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 Roscoe Village residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.333
Robbery
1.235
Rape
0.7703
Murder
0.1825
Total Violent Crime
3.521 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
16.18
Vehicle Theft
3.573
Burglary
2.719
Arson
0.0586
Total Property Crime
22.53 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0759
Drug Crimes
1.859
Vandalism
29.69
Identity Theft
3.124
Animal Cruelty
0.0206
Total "Other" Rate
34.77 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Roscoe Village 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
C-
C
C
C-
C+
C+
B
A-
A-
F
F
F
A-
B-
B-
D
D
D
D+
F
F
C-
D-
D-
D+
D
D
D
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Roscoe Village 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 Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Roscoe Village schools on SchoolGrade

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