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West Town

West Town

Moderate 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 155 curated local places.

Best Time to Visit
Late May – Sep
Popular For
Parks, Nightlife, Dining
Neighborhood Size
4.58 sq miles
Area Type
Urban Residential
Neighborhood Intelligence™ Score
82/100
7.9/10 — Good
MySitti Rating™

Parks & Recreation is one of West Town's strongest characteristics at 99/100. The overall score is reduced primarily by safety (59/100) and public transit (76/100). Safety indicators are one of the factors reducing the overall rating.

How We Calculate This Score
Safety Score™
59/100Moderate Relative Risk
Elevated RiskModerateLower Risk

Relative to other Chicago neighborhoods, violent-crime levels score strongest here (67/100), while property-crime levels contributes least (42/100). Reported incidents are down 4% versus the previous 12 months.

Note: rates are normalized by resident population. In high-visitor districts like this one, that denominator can overstate relative risk for the people actually here. Activity-adjusted safety arrives in model v1.1.

About Safety Scores
Quick Facts
Location: Chicago, IL
ZIP Codes: 60622, 60642, 60612
Population: 86,453
Vibe: Family-Friendly, Lively Nights, Green
Ideal For: Nightlife Lovers, Outdoor Lovers
Average Restaurant: $$ · from 62 curated spots
Walk Score: 88 / 100
Transit Score: 76 / 100 (Very Good)
Data Confidence: Very High91/1003 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)
-6%
Overall Crime
Lower
-42%
Violent Crime
Lower
+27%
Property Crime
Higher
Crime Trend (Last 12 Months)Improving
400500600700800INCIDENTSMONTH (LAST 12 COMPLETE MONTHS)SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep: 622 incidentsOct: 679 incidentsNov: 513 incidentsDec: 496 incidentsJan: 516 incidentsFeb: 485 incidentsMar: 586 incidentsApr: 583 incidentsMay: 751 incidentsJun: 671 incidentsJul: 584 incidentsAug: 531 incidents
Monthly reported incidents inside the official boundary
Time-of-Day Relative Risk
Early Morning (6–8 AM)Moderate
Morning (8–11 AM)Moderate
Midday (11 AM – 3 PM)Moderate
Afternoon (3–6 PM)Moderate
Evening (6–9 PM)Elevated
Late Evening (9–11 PM)Moderate
Late Night (11 PM – 2 AM)Moderate
Overnight (2–6 AM)Moderate
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
Homicide411Lower
Robbery66695Moderate
Criminal Sexual Assault32113Moderate
Sex Offense30119Moderate
Assault2991,294Moderate (Risk)Higher (Volume)
Battery5742,485Moderate (Risk)Higher (Volume)
Other Violent66247Lower
Property / Other Crime
Theft / Larceny1,4207,019Elevated
Motor Vehicle Theft6202,532Elevated
Burglary6651,752Higher
Criminal Damage6042,566Elevated
Deceptive Practice3101,403Elevated
Other Serious Property95440Moderate
All Reported Crime5,127—Moderate
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)4,946—
20256,886-14%
20248,0110%
20238,024+10%
20227,265+28%
20215,671—
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
WalkVery Good · 88/100
BikeExcellent · 98/100
TransitVery Good · 76/100
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)Widely available
8.8 / 10
Walkability
Very Good
9.7 / 10
Dining & Food
Excellent
9.9 / 10
Nightlife
Excellent
8.7 / 10
Family Friendly
Very Good
9.9 / 10
Parks & Outdoors
Excellent
7.6 / 10
Transit Access
Very Good
8.8 / 10
Attractions
Very Good
Pros
  • Strong transit links (76/100) to the rest of Chicago
  • 155 curated places packed into one neighborhood
  • Standout parks and green space
Cons
  • Choose your evening blocks with local advice
  • Summer weekends get busy at the big attractions
MySitti AI Recommendation

“West Town scores 82/100 on my Intelligence index. Start with Provare Chicago (4.8★), make time for Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park, and grab coffee at The Wormhole Coffee.”

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NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS

The best-rated of 155 curated places — every card opens the place's own site

12 places
Provare Chicago
Provare Chicago
4.8(6,577)$$$
restaurants
Big Star
Big Star
4.4(4,464)$$
restaurants
Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park
Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park
4.7(3,920)
parks · attractions
The Salt Shed
The Salt Shed
4.7(3,757)
venues · nightlife
Ann Sather Restaurant
Ann Sather Restaurant
4.6(3,198)$
restaurants
Cermak Produce
Cermak Produce
4.4(2,508)
groceries

NEIGHBORHOOD MAP

West Town — official Chicago community-area boundary
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TOP RATED HOTELS IN WEST TOWN

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Avenir West Loop Penthouses with Iconic City Views
Avenir West Loop Penthouses with Iconic City Views
9.9 · Exceptional
The Robey, Chicago, a Member of Design Hotels
The Robey, Chicago, a Member of Design Hotels
9 · Wonderful
Hyatt Place Chicago Wicker Park
Hyatt Place Chicago Wicker Park
8.9 · Excellent
Chicago Third Floor Studio by 747 Lofts
Chicago Third Floor Studio by 747 Lofts
8.5 · Very Good

TOP RESTAURANTS NEARBY

62 curated
Provare Chicago
Provare Chicago
4.8$$$
Big Star
Big Star
4.4$$
Ann Sather Restaurant
Ann Sather Restaurant
4.6$
The Wormhole Coffee
The Wormhole Coffee
4.6$

RESTAURANTS & DINING

62 places
Provare Chicago
Provare Chicago
4.8(6,577)$$$
restaurants
Big Star
Big Star
4.4(4,464)$$
restaurants
Ann Sather Restaurant
Ann Sather Restaurant
4.6(3,198)$
restaurants
The Wormhole Coffee
The Wormhole Coffee
4.6(2,123)$
cafes
Choppers
Choppers
4.6(2,100)$
restaurants
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
4.6(1,975)$$
restaurants

PARKS & GREEN SPACES

29 places
Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park
Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park
4.7(3,920)
parks · attractions
Humboldt Park Beach
Humboldt Park Beach
4.5(1,668)
parks
Wicker Park
Wicker Park
4.6(1,298)
parks · family
Walsh (John) Park
Walsh (John) Park
4.7(765)
parks
Eckhart (Bernard) Park
Eckhart (Bernard) Park
4.4(615)
parks
Smith (Joseph Higgins) Park
Smith (Joseph Higgins) Park
4.5(548)
parks

THINGS TO DO

51 places
Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park
Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park
4.7(3,920)
parks · attractions
The Salt Shed
The Salt Shed
4.7(3,757)
venues · nightlife
Wicker Park
Wicker Park
4.6(1,298)
parks · family
Fatpour Wicker Park: Ultimate Chicago Sports Bar
Fatpour Wicker Park: Ultimate Chicago Sports Bar
4.2(1,270)$$
nightlife
Beauty Bar Chicago
Beauty Bar Chicago
4.3(1,142)$
nightlife
The Hideout
The Hideout
4.6(1,100)$
nightlife
How We Calculate These Scores

The Neighborhood Intelligence™ Score (Model NIS-1.0) combines 8 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