Chicago, IL crime snapshot: safety grade C+, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (60.5% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The high crime volume of 13,909 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Crime rates in Chicago are significantly higher than national averages, indicating the need for enhanced law enforcement and community programs.
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID 16000US1714000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total crime count stands at 13,909 incidents. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 7,830 incidents, with the vast majority classified as "Assault Offenses." Robbery constitutes a smaller portion of the overall crime, with 514 reported incidents, all categorized as "Robbery." Homicide is relatively rare, with a total of 76 incidents, primarily classified as "Homicide Offenses." Sex offenses account for 84 incidents, encompassing "Sex Offenses" and "Kidnapping/Abduction." The "others" category includes 645 incidents, predominantly "Fraud Offenses," followed by "Counterfeiting/Forgery," "Arson," and a single instance of "Extortion/Blackmail." Property crime is significant, with 4,760 incidents, primarily "Larceny/Theft Offenses," followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property," "Motor Vehicle Theft," "Burglary/Breaking & Entering," and "Stolen Property Offenses." To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US1714000 corresponds to the urban area of Champaign, Illinois. To calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents, we need the population of Champaign, Illinois. According to the US Census Bureau, the population of Champaign, Illinois is approximately 88,302. The median household income in Champaign is around $54,000. Using the population data, the crime rate per 100,000 residents can be calculated as follows: (13,909 / 88,302) * 100,000 = 15,751.5 per 100,000 residents. To determine the violent crime rate, we sum the incidents of assault, robbery, homicide, and sex offenses: 7,830 + 514 + 76 + 84 = 8,504. The violent crime rate per 100,000 residents is (8,504 / 88,302) * 100,000 = 9,630.6 per 100,000 residents. The property crime rate per 100,000 residents is (4,760 / 88,302) * 100,000 = 5,390.6 per 100,000 residents. The safety score and grade are subjective measures that would typically be derived from a combination of crime statistics, community factors, and resident surveys. Without a specific scoring model, it's challenging to assign a precise safety score or grade. Crime map data would involve plotting the locations of these incidents on a map of Champaign, Illinois, to identify crime hotspots and patterns. Zip code data would further refine the analysis by breaking down crime statistics by specific geographic areas within the city. Based on the data, Champaign faces significant challenges related to assault and property crime. The high rates of larceny and vandalism suggest a need for targeted interventions to address these issues.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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