<p>Hyde Park itself is very safe. Your child will certainly not feel scared to travel within the neighborhood–in fact, almost student chooses to live in these places by third year. It’s a city and things do happen, but it’s one of the safest neighborhoods in Chicago. If you’re okay with your child going anywhere for school that isn’t a quiet suburb or secluded countryside, then there’s no reason to fear Hyde Park. Your child probably will only be going into Woodlawn, Washington Park etc. (the more crime-ridden surrounding neighborhoods) via public transport, which is still nothing to worry about and can be avoided completely if he/she wishes (that’s really unnecessary though). The crime statistics for are available in multiple places online if you want verification.</p>