Safest neighborhoods in Chicago
United States · 12 neighborhoods · Updated October 2026
We compared 12 neighborhoods in Chicago on safety by day and at night. Central Station, Printer's Row and Financial District come out safest.
| # | Neighborhood | Safety | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Station | 6.7/10 Good | 7.0/10 Good | 6.5/10 Good |
| 1 | Printer's Row | 6.7/10 Good | 7.0/10 Good | 6.5/10 Good |
| 3 | Financial District | 6.6/10 Good | 7.0/10 Good | 6.3/10 Fair |
| 4 | Greektown | 6.1/10 Fair | 6.5/10 Good | 5.8/10 Fair |
| 4 | Near South Side | 6.1/10 Fair | 6.5/10 Good | 5.8/10 Fair |
| 6 | Hyde Park | 5.7/10 Fair | 6.1/10 Fair | 5.5/10 Fair |
| 6 | Cook County | 5.7/10 Fair | 6.2/10 Fair | 5.4/10 Fair |
| 6 | West Loop Gate | 5.7/10 Fair | 6.2/10 Fair | 5.3/10 Fair |
| 6 | Northalsted | 5.7/10 Fair | 6.4/10 Fair | 5.2/10 Fair |
| 6 | Wrigleyville | 5.7/10 Fair | 6.5/10 Good | 5.1/10 Fair |
| 11 | Lower West Side | 5.6/10 Fair | 6.0/10 Fair | 5.3/10 Fair |
| 12 | Jewelers Row | 5.4/10 Fair | 6.0/10 Fair | 5.0/10 Fair |
How we measure it
Safety is rated for each neighborhood by AI research of local news, police and city statements and travel advice, starting from official country figures, by day and at night on one scale for every city. The overall figure is 40% the day rating and 60% the night rating. Methodology