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Irving Park

Irving Park

Lower Relative Risk
Chicago, IL

One of Chicago's family-friendly, lively nights, green neighborhoods — known for parks, nightlife, dining, scored from verified public data and 60 curated local places.

Best Time to Visit
Late May – Sep
Popular For
Parks, Nightlife, Dining
Neighborhood Size
3.21 sq miles
Area Type
Urban Residential
Neighborhood Intelligence™ Score
81/100
7.8/10 — Good
MySitti Rating™

Walkability is one of Irving Park's strongest characteristics at 91/100. The overall score is reduced primarily by safety (82/100) and public transit (72/100). Safety indicators are one of the factors reducing the overall rating.

How We Calculate This Score
Safety Score™
82/100Lower Relative Risk
Elevated RiskModerateLower Risk

Relative to other Chicago neighborhoods, property-crime levels score strongest here (89/100), while month-to-month stability contributes least (38/100). Reported incidents are down 13% versus the previous 12 months.

About Safety Scores
Quick Facts
Location: Chicago, IL
ZIP Codes: 60618, 60641, 60630
Population: 53,535
Vibe: Family-Friendly, Lively Nights, Green
Ideal For: Outdoor Lovers, Nightlife Lovers
Average Restaurant: $$ · from 27 curated spots
Walk Score: 91 / 100 (Walker's Paradise)
Transit Score: 72 / 100 (Good)
Data Confidence: Very High90/1004 of 11 categories await verified data sources and are excluded — never guessed.Model NIS-1.0 · refreshed monthly
Crime Snapshot(per resident, vs Chicago average)
-53%
Overall Crime
Lower
NaN%
Violent Crime
Higher
-49%
Property Crime
Lower
Crime Trend (Last 12 Months)Improving
150175200225INCIDENTSMONTH (LAST 12 COMPLETE MONTHS)SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep: 218 incidentsOct: 195 incidentsNov: 184 incidentsDec: 165 incidentsJan: 175 incidentsFeb: 169 incidentsMar: 194 incidentsApr: 200 incidentsMay: 208 incidentsJun: 158 incidentsJul: 168 incidentsAug: 155 incidents
Monthly reported incidents inside the official boundary
Time-of-Day Relative Risk
Early Morning (6–8 AM)Moderate
Morning (8–11 AM)Lower
Midday (11 AM – 3 PM)Lower
Afternoon (3–6 PM)Lower
Evening (6–9 PM)Lower
Late Evening (9–11 PM)Lower
Late Night (11 PM – 2 AM)Lower
Overnight (2–6 AM)Lower
Severity-weighted incident intensity per hour, ranked against all 77 Chicago neighborhoods · Model TimeRisk-v1.0
Crime Breakdown(2026 Year-to-Date)
Crime CategoryYTD Incidents3-Yr IncidentsMySitti Rating
Violent Crime
Homicide03Lower
Robbery18169Lower
Criminal Sexual Assault1341Lower
Sex Offense1253Lower
Assault128570Lower
Battery2831,243Lower
Other Violent1596Lower
Property / Other Crime
Theft / Larceny2891,624Lower
Motor Vehicle Theft107591Lower
Burglary200537Moderate (Risk)Higher (Volume)
Criminal Damage189843Lower (Risk)Elevated (Volume)
Deceptive Practice98545Lower
Other Serious Property35168Lower
All Reported Crime1,552—Lower
Where a category records fewer than 20 incidents in a year, one incident either way would move its rate too far to rate from, so the band is judged on the three-year figure instead. Percentile position among all Chicago neighborhoods · counted January 1 to 2026-09-26 ·Chicago Police Department (CLEAR) · CrimeTaxonomy-US-v1.1
Historical Crime Data
YearTotal IncidentsChange vs. Prior Year
2026 (YTD)1,496—
20252,312-15%
20242,727-4%
20232,834+8%
20222,620+17%
20212,242—
The current year is incomplete — counted to 2026-09-06, so it carries no year-on-year figure. Records begin 2021 · Chicago open data
Getting Around
WalkExcellent · 91/100
BikeGood · 68/100
TransitGood · 72/100
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)Widely available
9.1 / 10
Walkability
Excellent
7.7 / 10
Dining & Food
Very Good
8.1 / 10
Nightlife
Very Good
6.8 / 10
Family Friendly
Good
8.2 / 10
Parks & Outdoors
Very Good
7.2 / 10
Transit Access
Good
Pros
  • Walk Score 91 — car-free days are easy
  • Strong transit links (72/100) to the rest of Chicago
  • 60 curated places packed into one neighborhood
  • Comfortable for evening dining and walks
  • Standout parks and green space
Cons
  • Summer weekends get busy at the big attractions
MySitti AI Recommendation

“Irving Park scores 81/100 on my Intelligence index with near-perfect walkability. Start with Smoque BBQ (4.6★), and grab coffee at Cafe Beograd.”

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NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS

The best-rated of 60 curated places — every card opens the place's own site

12 places
Smoque BBQ
Smoque BBQ
4.6(4,541)$$
restaurants
La Villa Restaurant Lounge and Banquets
La Villa Restaurant Lounge and Banquets
4.5(3,070)$$
restaurants
Luella's Southern Kitchen
Luella's Southern Kitchen
4.4(1,861)$$
restaurants
Cafe Beograd
Cafe Beograd
4.6(1,832)$$
restaurants · cafes
Horner (Henry) Park
Horner (Henry) Park
4.6(1,763)
parks · family
Brasa Roja Pulaski
Brasa Roja Pulaski
4.2(1,724)$$
restaurants

NEIGHBORHOOD MAP

Irving Park — official Chicago community-area boundary
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TOP RATED HOTELS IN IRVING PARK

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The Avondale Attic
The Avondale Attic
9.5 · Exceptional

TOP RESTAURANTS NEARBY

27 curated
Smoque BBQ
Smoque BBQ
4.6$$
La Villa Restaurant Lounge and Banquets
La Villa Restaurant Lounge and Banquets
4.5$$
Luella's Southern Kitchen
Luella's Southern Kitchen
4.4$$
Cafe Beograd
Cafe Beograd
4.6$$

RESTAURANTS & DINING

27 places
Smoque BBQ
Smoque BBQ
4.6(4,541)$$
restaurants
La Villa Restaurant Lounge and Banquets
La Villa Restaurant Lounge and Banquets
4.5(3,070)$$
restaurants
Luella's Southern Kitchen
Luella's Southern Kitchen
4.4(1,861)$$
restaurants
Cafe Beograd
Cafe Beograd
4.6(1,832)$$
restaurants · cafes
Brasa Roja Pulaski
Brasa Roja Pulaski
4.2(1,724)$$
restaurants
Lola's Diner 3
Lola's Diner 3
4.3(1,422)$
restaurants

PARKS & GREEN SPACES

13 places
Horner (Henry) Park
Horner (Henry) Park
4.6(1,763)
parks · family
Independence Park
Independence Park
4.6(702)
parks
Kilbourn Park
Kilbourn Park
4.4(388)
parks · family
Mayfair Park
Mayfair Park
4.6(187)
parks
Athletic Field Park
Athletic Field Park
4.5(142)
parks
Horner Park Playground
Horner Park Playground
4.7(136)
parks

THINGS TO DO

21 places
Horner (Henry) Park
Horner (Henry) Park
4.6(1,763)
parks · family
Brudder's Sports Bar
Brudder's Sports Bar
4.3(683)$$
nightlife
Montrose Saloon
Montrose Saloon
4.6(548)$
nightlife
Live Wire Lounge
Live Wire Lounge
4.5(529)$$
nightlife
Paddy Mac's
Paddy Mac's
4.5(497)$$
nightlife
Kilbourn Park
Kilbourn Park
4.4(388)
parks · family
How We Calculate These Scores

The Neighborhood Intelligence™ Score (Model NIS-1.0) combines 7 verified categories — safety, walkability, transit, dining, parks, attractions, family friendliness, and nightlife — each scored 0–100 against every other Chicago neighborhood, then weighted (safety carries the most at 25%). The MySitti Rating™ converts that score to the 0–10 scale. Safety uses 36 months of official Chicago Police Department (CLEAR) data: violent and property crime rates, 12-month and 3-year trends, time-of-day patterns, and month-to-month stability. Categories without verified data are excluded and disclosed — never estimated. Scores refresh monthly with each data update.

ACTIVE MODEL VERSIONS
Intelligence Score: NIS-1.0Rating: MySitti-Rating-v1.0Safety: Safety-v1.0Crime taxonomy: CrimeTaxonomy-US-CHI-v1.1Time-of-day risk: TimeRisk-v1.0Normalization: Normalize-v1.0