Chatham, Chicago, IL Vehicle Theft Crime Rates and Maps

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

Fact

A crime occurs every 7 hours 35 minutes (on average) in Chatham.

300%

Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system.

Best Home Security Systems in Chatham, Chicago, IL

Crime Grade's vehicle theft map shows the safest places in Chatham in green. The most dangerous areas in Chatham are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Chatham, Chicago, IL Safe?

The C grade means the rate of vehicle theft is about the same as the average US neighborhood. Chatham is in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning 55% of neighborhoods are safer and 45% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Chatham's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of vehicle theft in Chatham is 4.114 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Chatham generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vehicle theft in Chatham may be as high as 1 in 218 in the north neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 308 in the south part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the vehicle theft map, however, because comparing rates for vehicle theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the north parts of Chatham, Chicago, IL: about 18 per year. The southwest part of Chatham has fewer cases of vehicle theft with only 3 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Vehicle Theft Maps

When looking at the vehicle theft map for Chatham, remember that the rate of vehicle theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the west part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the vehicle theft rate map do not always indicate danger for Chatham residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Chatham has 0, 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 Chatham has 2, have the same problem. Of Chatham’s 19,092 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Chatham, Chicago, IL at ISP Reports.

Chatham Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All vehicle theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Chatham residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.391
Robbery	2.353
Rape	0.7584
Murder	0.2163
Total Violent Crime	7.719 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.39
Vehicle Theft	4.114
Burglary	3.294
Arson	0.0811
Total Property Crime	29.88 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0711
Drug Crimes	2.417
Vandalism	18.87
Identity Theft	1.496
Animal Cruelty	0.0282
Total "Other" Rate	22.88 (F)

Individual Chatham Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of vehicle theft in Chatham is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Chatham.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vehicle Theft Crime Grade
Avalon Highlands, Chicago, IL	D-	D-	D-	C
Italian Bowery, Chicago, IL	D-	D-	D	C
Avalon Park, Chicago, IL	D	D	D+	C
Auburn Park, Chicago, IL	D-	D-	D	C
Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL	D	D-	D+	C+
Chester Highlands, Chicago, IL	D+	D	C	C+
Essex, Chicago, IL	D+	D	C	B-
Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL	D+	D+	C	C+
Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL	C-	D+	C+	C+
Brainerd, Chicago, IL	C	C-	B-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Chatham is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for vehicle theft. 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	Vehicle Theft Crime Grade
Far Southwest, Portland, OR	B-	B+	B+	F
Westlake-San Francisco, Daly City, CA	A-	B	B	C-
Cully, Portland, OR	D-	C	C	F
Tule Springs, Las Vegas, NV	A	A	A	B+
North Central Westminster, Westminster, CO	D+	B	B	F
Eads-Fisherville, Cordova, TN	B+	C+	C+	B-
Midway, Gulf Breeze, FL	A+	A+	A+	A+
East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL	D+	D	D	C+
Metzger, Tigard, OR	F	C-	C-	D+
Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA	C+	C	C	C+

Considering only the vehicle theft rate, Chatham 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 Chatham, Chicago, IL average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 15% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Chatham schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 7 hours 35 minutes in Chatham. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Chatham, Chicago, IL

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.

Chatham, Chicago, IL Vehicle Theft Rates and Vehicle Theft Maps

Vehicle Theft per Capita in Chatham