Crime in Chicago
Crime in Chicago has been tracked by the Chicago Police Department's Bureau of Records since the beginning of the 20th century. The city's overall crime rate, especially the violent crime rate, is higher than the US average. Gangs in Chicago have a role in the city's crime rate. The number of homicides in Chicago hit a 25-year high in 2021.
| Chicago | |
|---|---|
| Crime rates* (2021) | |
| Violent crimes | |
| Homicide | 29.66 |
| Rape | 76.7 |
| Robbery | 294.2 |
| Aggravated assault | 239.1 |
| Total violent crime | 639.7 |
| Property crimes | |
| Burglary | 248.6 |
| Larceny-theft | 481.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 394.9 |
Notes *Number of reported crimes per 100,000 population. Source: Chicago Crime statistics (2021) | |
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