Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Violent Crime per Capita in Chicago Lawn

The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Chicago Lawn residents.

 

Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL Map of Violent Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade
C+
B
Other Crime Grade
C-

$23.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL

In 2025, violent crime will cost $1,307 per household.

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Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Chicago Lawn 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.

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Chicago Lawn ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of neighborhoods but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Chicago Lawn's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The violent crime rate in Chicago Lawn is 4.244 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Chicago Lawn residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Chicago Lawn varies by area - ranging from 1 in 183 in the northeast areas to 1 in 400 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL see the most incidents - about 35 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

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

The total projected cost of crime in Chicago Lawn for 2025 is $23,426,100. This translates to approximately $414 per resident and $1,307 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Chicago Lawn. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 39.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 47.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Chicago Lawn Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL: $414
Englewood, Chicago, IL: $757
O'Hare, Chicago, IL: $166
Illinois: $240
USA: $258

The Cost of Crime per resident in Chicago Lawn is $414 per year, which is $156 more than the national average and $174 more than Chicago's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Chicago Lawn:
  • In Englewood, Chicago, IL, crime costs $757 per person, which is $343 more than in Chicago Lawn.
  • In O'Hare, Chicago, IL, crime costs $166 per person, which is $248 less than in Chicago Lawn

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Chicago Lawn for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Chicago Lawn
Cost per Chicago Lawn Resident
Murder
$15.4 million
$272
Rape/Sexual Assault
$2.21 million
$39
Robbery
$2.24 million
$40
Assault
$3.56 million
$63
Total Cost of Violent Crime
$23,426,100
$414

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Chicago Lawn, 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 Chicago Lawn totals $114,693,237 ($2,028 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $138,119,337 ($2,442 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the Chicago Lawn violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 northeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 Chicago Lawn has 2, have the same problem. Of Chicago Lawn’s 56,555 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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Chicago Lawn Crime Breakdown

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

Chicago Lawn Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Chicago Lawn residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.194
Robbery
1.261
Rape
0.6441
Murder
0.1450
Total Violent Crime
4.244 (C+)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Chicago Lawn is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent 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
C+
C+
C+
D
D
D
B
C+
C+
A-
A-
A-
A
A-
A-
B+
A
A
C+
B-
B-
A-
B-
B-

Considering only the violent crime rate, Chicago Lawn is less safe than the Illinois state average and as safe as the national average.

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