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Chicago is one of America's greatest cultural centers and economic hubs. However, some areas of the city have a known reputation for crime and violence. Read on to discover the ten most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago.

With a population of 2,746,388, Chicago is a diverse and sprawling metropolis with a lot to offer. But unfortunately, the Windy City is infamous for its high violent crime rates. On average, Chicago is about 67% more dangerous than the US average. Both violent and property crimes are a problem in the city, with a high incidence of gun violence.

10 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Chicago

  1. West Garfield Park
  2. Washington Park
  3. Austin
  4. East Garfield Park
  5. Englewood
  6. North Lawndale
  7. Grand Crossing
  8. West Englewood
  9. Riverdale
  10. South Shore

West Garfield Park

The most dangerous neighborhood in Chicago is West Garfield Park. Located on Chicago's South Side, West Garfield Park has a disproportionately high violent crime rate. With crime being 257% higher in West Garfield Park than in the rest of the city, residents have a 1 in 20 chance of becoming victims of a violent crime. West Garfield's violent crime can be attributed to extensive gang activity in the area.

Washington Park

Washington Park is another one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago due to its extremely high violent crime rate, which is 701% higher than the national average. Washington park has a population of 12,707 and an overall crime rate that is 297% higher than the national average. In addition, violent crimes like murder, robbery, and assault are extremely high, making Washington Park one of the worst areas in Chicago if safety is a concern.

Austin

Located on the West end of Chicago, Austin is one of the worst Chicago neighborhoods in terms of crime. In 2022, Austin was ranked 11th in Chicago in violent crime and 25th in property crime. The same year, Austin was ranked 5th in Chicago in quality-of-life crimes (loitering, vagrancy, unruly conduct).

East Garfield Park

Located in West Chicago, Garfield Park has a historically high violent and property crime rate. In 2022, there were over 2,800 instances of violent crime and over 6,500 instances of property crime. Gun violence and gang activity are problems in East Garfield. In 2021, there were over 77 shootings in the area.

The overall crime rate is 10,195 crimes per 100,000 people. This means there is approximately a 1 in 10 chance that East Garfield Park residents will become a victim of any type of crime. In 2020, there were 7,117 property crimes per 100,000 people, meaning residents have a 1 in 14 chance of becoming the victim of a property crime. Violent crimes in the same year were 3,078 per 100,000 people. This means residents have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime.

Englewood

Another one of the worst areas in Chicago is Englewood. This neighborhood is located in Chicago's South Side and has a population of 24,369. Englewood has a historically high number of residents living below the poverty line. In 2022, Englewood's crime rate was 125% higher than the Chicago average. Violent crimes like robbery, assault, and robbery are common. The neighborhood also has high murder rates and gun violence occurrences.

North Lawndale

North Lawndale is another one of the most dangerous places in Chicago. North Lawndale was a growing and developing neighborhood on Chicago's West Side, but it was greatly affected by the 2008 recession. The neighborhood has of 34,794 residents, and it's estimated that approximately 70% of men aged 17-45 in North Lawndale had criminal records.

North Lawndale has a crime rate that is 198% higher than the Chicago average, with 10,606 crimes per 100,000 people. This means that residents have at least a 1 in 9 chance of becoming the victim of some kind of crime. In addition, violent crime incidents in 2020 were 3,003 per 100,000 people, meaning residents have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime.

Grand Crossing

Grand Crossing is located on Chicago's South Side and has a population of 31,471. The rate of crime in 2020 was 8,724 incidents per 100,000 people. That makes the crime in this neighborhood 317% higher than the national crime rate.

In 2020, violent crimes were ranked at 2,858 incidents per 100,000 people. Gun violence is a major problem in this neighborhood, and residents often complain about hearing gunshots at night. Property crime in Grand Crossing is 5,866 incidents per 100,000 people, meaning residents have a 1 in 18 chance of becoming a victim.

West Englewood

West Englewood is located in Southwest Chicago and has a population of 32,317 people. This neighborhood has an overall crime rate of 9,551 crime per 100,000 people, making it twice the Chicago average.

The violent crime rate in West Englewood is 2,773 violent crimes per 100,000 people, making the chances of becoming a victim 1 in 37. Property crimes were reported at 6,778 per 100,000 people. This makes the chances of becoming a victim of a property crime 1 in 15. Burglary, assault, and robbery are common in West Englewood, and it is not advised to travel alone at night.

Riverdale

Riverdale is another one of Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods due to its high rate of violent crime in proportion to the area's population. Riverdale is located on the far South end of Chicago and in 2021 there were about 7,682 crimes per 100,000 people. The violent crime rate is extremely high, with each resident having a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim. Property crime is rampant, with 4,743 incidents per 100,000 people. This makes the chances of becoming a victim of a property crime 1 in 22.

South Shore

With a population of 54,000, South Shore is located on Chicago's South side and is known for its beaches along the Great Lakes. The overall crime rate in South Shore is 7,573 crimes per 100,000 people. This makes the chances of becoming a victim of any type of crime 1 in 13. The violent crime rate is 2,454 per 100,000 people, and robbery and assault are common. Murder and gun violence are much higher than the national average.

The property crime rate in South Shore is 5,120 incidents per 100,000 people. This makes the chance of being a victim of property crime 1 in 20.

Chicago's Most Dangerous Neighborhoods Bottom Line

Chicago is a major city filled with diverse and sprawling neighborhoods. Many of the neighborhoods on this list have made significant contributions to the culture and identity of Chicago. However, these neighborhoods have consistently ranked as being the most dangerous in Chicago and some of the worst areas in the entire country. Therefore, when looking to buy or rent, it's always best to research the area to make sure you don't end up in one of the most dangerous parts of Chicago. And if you're still unsure after checking statistics, you can always ask residents if they feel safe living there.

Comments: The above article was published by PropertyClub, a real estate platform that helps renters find apartments. The objective of this article is to inform renters of the most violent neighborhoods in Chicago. The list reflects many neighborhoods located on Chicago's South Side and West Side. It is important to note that these are some of the most resource-deprived neighborhoods in the city, especially when it comes to private-sector investments. Recent examples include corporations, such as Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods, that shut down their stores due to lack of profitability, shoplifting, and other negative factors. Additionally, the recent teen mobs that occupied downtown brought many of these neighborhoods into limelight. As our recently elected mayor said, "it is not constructive to demonize youth who have otherwise been starved of opportunities in their own communities."

Over the years, the change in leadership has brought many promises. However, any meaningful, positive changes have yet to be seen. As we enter the summer months, violence tends to trend upward, which also includes the killing of innocent bystanders. Law enforcement could part of the answer, or it can be part of the problem. However, another factor to consider could be "hopelessness." A child does not grow up dreaming to join a gang, but when that is one of the only options for survival in such difficult conditions, it is hard to see another means to survive, and economics plays a huge role in this, both historically and currently.

By referencing the ten principles of economics (Chapter 1), address the following below. You must cite at least one external link to support your analysis. Please reflect on all three issues carefully.

  1. The objective of a public limited company, such as Walmart, is to make money. However, the South Side and West Side of the city constantly struggle to attract new businesses. This struggle persists despite the city providing several economic incentives, such as tax breaks, for businesses to move into these areas. Why do you think businesses are generally unwilling to operate in the South Side and West Side? Why do these areas include so many food deserts? How can we incentivize economic revival in places like West Garfield Park, for instance?
  1. Education is one of the few ways a poor person can advance their economic prosperity. However, the "opportunity cost" of receiving an education often means giving up immediate income from working. Moreover, education is a long-term investment. In the short term, this could put tremendous strain on someone who is trying to make ends meet. How can we make education a viable option when the need to make money persists? Please reference the article as needed.
  1. A big part of violence in Chicago could be attributed to a robust, illegal drug market. An illegal drug market also means gang-related turf wars. Therefore, the legalization of marijuana should have put a dent in the overall crime rate. Unfortunately, this is not the case, as crime rates remained largely unchanged. Is there a fallacy in the argument that crime rates will drop through the legalization of drugs? Should we legalize other drugs like heroin or cocaine to see if there is a real impact on crime rates? You should support your opinions using external resources.

Web sources:

*https://propertyclub.nyc/article/most-dangerous-neighborhoods-in-chicago

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