I wouldn&#x27;t say so.  I have lived mostly north, and sometimes west, and found it to be generally the same.<p>Pick your neighborhood based on other factors.. closeness to the CTA trains, quality of food options, and general cleanliness.  I&#x27;ve found these to be pretty good indicators of overall safety&#x2F;quality of life in a neighborhood. (I won&#x27;t get into the cause&#x2F;effect argument, just saying that as a newcomer they are good measuring points)