While Aurora sits near the top of the safety rankings, Chicago lands near the bottom undermining claims by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson.
By LyLena Estabine | Illinois Policy Institute
A new safety ranking from WalletHub paints a stark picture for Chicago. Out of 182 U.S. cities, Chicago ranks 161st in overall safety.
For comparison, New York City ranks 117th. Los Angeles ranks 156th. Phoenix ranks 136th.
This poor ranking comes amid growing concerns about violent crime and transit safety. Despite repeated assurances from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson that the city is safe, these numbers tell a different story.
WalletHub evaluated each city on home and community safety, the risk of natural disaster and financial safety.
The only other Illinois municipality included in the ranking was Aurora, which ranked 33rd, much higher in the listing.
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