Violent Crime per Capita in Lower West Side
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Lower West Side residents.
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C+
Violent Crime Grade |
C+ |
B- |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$8.55 million
Cost of Crime™ for Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
In 2025, violent crime will cost $873 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Lower West Side 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. Lower West Side ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of neighborhoods but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Lower West Side's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in Lower West Side is 4.612 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lower West Side residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lower West Side varies by area - ranging from 1 in 89 in the southeast areas to 1 in 268 in the central.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Lower West Side, Chicago, IL see the most incidents - about 21 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
The total projected cost of crime in Lower West Side for 2025 is $8,550,918. This translates to approximately $361 per resident and $873 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Lower West Side. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 42.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.0%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Lower West Side Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Lower West Side, Chicago, IL: | $361 |
|---|---|
| Englewood, Chicago, IL: | $757 |
| O'Hare, Chicago, IL: | $166 |
| Illinois: | $240 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Lower West Side is $361 per year, which is $102 more than the national average and $120 more than Chicago's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Lower West Side:
- In Englewood, Chicago, IL, crime costs $757 per person, which is $396 more than in Lower West Side.
- In O'Hare, Chicago, IL, crime costs $166 per person, which is $195 less than in Lower West Side
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lower West Side for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Lower West Side |
Cost per Lower West Side Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$4.83 million |
$204 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.04 million |
$44 |
Robbery |
$1.28 million |
$54 |
Assault |
$1.40 million |
$59 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$8,550,918 |
$361 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Lower West Side, 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 Lower West Side totals $38,021,766 ($1,604 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $46,572,685 ($1,964 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 Lower West Side 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 north 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 Lower West Side has 16, have the same problem. Of Lower West Side’s 23,708 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 violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Lower West Side residents in a standard year.
Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.062 |
Robbery |
1.721 |
Rape |
0.7202 |
Murder |
0.1084 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.612 (C+) |
Individual Lower West Side Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Lower West Side is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Lower West Side.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | C+ | B | |
C- | C | C- | |
B- | B- | B+ | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
C+ | C+ | B | |
D | C- | D+ | |
C+ | B- | C+ | |
B | B+ | B+ | |
B- | B- | B+ | |
C- | C | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Lower West Side 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B | A- | A- | |
B+ | C+ | C+ | |
D | D- | D- | |
C+ | D+ | D+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | B+ | B+ | |
B- | A | A | |
B | B- | B- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
C- | C- | C- |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Lower West Side is less safe than the Illinois state average and less safe than the national average.
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