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Chicago’s robust culture and economic strength also raise safety concerns in some communities. The top 11 Chicago neighborhoods with the greatest crime rates in 2023 and how residents are adjusting to improve security.
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Navigating Safety: Chicago’s 11 Riskiest Neighborhoods in 2023
The major communities, starting with Chatham, where crime has dropped 14%, bring hope. Nighttime safety opinions remain mixed among residents. While South Side is famed for its beaches, violent crime rates are high, with a 1 in 13 risk of being a victim.
Crime in North Lawndale is 198% higher than the Chicago average due to the 2008 recession. High violent and property crime rates in Riverdale, a South End neighborhood, affect daily life.
With a violent crime rate double the Chicago norm, West Englewood has a 1 in 37 likelihood of victimization. Residents’ daily concerns are highlighted by Grand Crossing‘s 306% higher crime rate than the national average.
Englewood, with severe poverty, has a crime rate 125% greater than Chicago, affecting its residents. Residents of East Garfield Park face daily problems from gun violence and gang activities.
High violent and property crime rates plague Austin, one of the city’s most crime-ridden districts. Washington Park‘s violent crime rate is 701% above the national average, highlighting the problem.
Top on the list is West Garfield Park, with high violent crime rates due to gang involvement. A 1 in 20 likelihood of being victimized by a violent crime affects residents’ physical and mental health.
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Chicago’s Crime Challenges: Residents Turn to Tech for Safety
Chicago has a 67% higher crime rate than the national average, especially in violent and property offenses, including gun violence. Residents of high-risk locations are increasingly using advanced home security technology to protect their homes.
Finally, these neighborhoods face safety gaps, motivating inhabitants to use technology. It emphasize community resilience in the face of crime’s wider impact on daily life, legal support for victims, and economic effects.
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