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

Crime per Capita in The Bush

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

 

The Bush, Chicago, IL Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
C
Other Crime Grade
F

$6.82 million

Cost of Crime™ for The Bush, Chicago, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $3,092 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. The Bush ranks in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 23% of neighborhoods but less safe than 77%. This analysis applies only to The Bush's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in The Bush is 56.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. The Bush Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in The Bush varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the northeast areas to 1 in 21 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of The Bush, Chicago, IL see the most incidents - about 68 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 14 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in The Bush, Chicago, IL

The total projected cost of crime in The Bush for 2025 is $6,821,259. This translates to approximately $1,078 per resident and $3,092 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 6.0% of the median household income in The Bush. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in The Bush Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

The Bush, Chicago, IL: $1078
Englewood, Chicago, IL: $1163
O'Hare, Chicago, IL: $344
Illinois: $420
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in The Bush is $1,078 per year, which is $614 more than the national average and $658 more than Chicago's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to The Bush:
  • In Englewood, Chicago, IL, crime costs $1,163 per person, which is $85 more than in The Bush.
  • In O'Hare, Chicago, IL, crime costs $344 per person, which is $734 less than in The Bush

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of The Bush for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to The Bush
Cost per The Bush Resident
Murder
$2.77 million
$438
Rape/Sexual Assault
$286,337
$45
Robbery
$612,027
$97
Assault
$895,069
$141
Kidnapping
$27,016
$4
Vehicle Theft
$407,528
$64
Burglary
$256,134
$40
Theft
$511,638
$81
Arson
$10,947
$2
Vandalism
$852,131
$135
Animal Cruelty
$1,270
$0
Drug Crimes
$109,064
$17
Identity Theft
$81,594
$13
Total Cost of Crime
$6,821,259
$1,078

The Intangible Cost of Crime in The Bush, 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 The Bush totals $20,283,106 ($3,205 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $27,104,365 ($4,283 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 The Bush 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 have the same problem. Of The Bush’s 6,329 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 Bush 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 The Bush residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.924
Robbery
3.074
Rape
0.7462
Murder
0.2329
Total Violent Crime
8.978 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
15.61
Vehicle Theft
4.158
Burglary
4.462
Arson
0.0716
Total Property Crime
24.30 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0704
Drug Crimes
2.330
Vandalism
18.85
Identity Theft
1.666
Animal Cruelty
0.0271
Total "Other" Rate
22.94 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

The Bush 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
F
D-
D-
D+
C-
C-
A+
A
A
D
D-
D-
C-
F
F
C+
A
A
C+
B
B
C
B+
B+
C-
B
B
D-
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, The Bush 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 The Bush, Chicago, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 17% actual proficiency versus 13% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See The Bush schools on SchoolGrade

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