I wouldn't say so. I have lived mostly north, and sometimes west, and found it to be generally the same. Pick your neighborhood based on other factors.. close

I wouldn't say so. I have lived mostly north, and sometimes west, and found it to be generally the same. Pick your neighborhood based on other factors.. closeness to the CTA trains, quality of food options, and general cleanliness. I've found these to be pretty good indicators of overall safety/quality of life in a neighborhood. (I won't get into the cause/effect argument, just saying that as a newcomer they are good measuring points)