Chicago, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chicago Police Department serves the city of Chicago, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 271,661 violent crimes and 345,681 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 276.7 per 100k residents, which is 160.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 288.2 per 100k, 76.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 420 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate276.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents271,661 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,739 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents6,417 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate37.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents40,251 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents40,767 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate288.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents345,681 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents37,239 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate189.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents233,415 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate75.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents73,541 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 276.7 | F | 271661 | 106.2 | +160.5% |
| Property Crime | 288.2 | F | 345681 | 163.6 | +76.1% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 2739 | 0.5 | +93.3% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 6417 | 3.5 | -22.5% |
| Robbery | 37.1 | F | 40251 | 5.8 | +538.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.4 | A | 40767 | 22.3 | -57.6% |
| Burglary | 23.1 | C | 37239 | 24.0 | -4.0% |
| Larceny | 189.2 | F | 233415 | 116.4 | +62.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 75.6 | F | 73541 | 22.2 | +240.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 420 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 9 |
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 20 |
| Anti-Hindu | 1 |
| Anti-White | 37 |
| Anti-Jewish | 63 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 2 |
| Anti-Catholic | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 71 |
| Anti-Transgender | 21 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 17 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 9 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 15 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 78 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 13 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 19 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellwood | 5 miles | D 163.2 | B 123.8 | Violent: 41.0% lower Property: 57.0% lower |
| Broadview | 5 miles | A 13.2 | C 158.2 | Violent: 95.2% lower Property: 45.1% lower |
| Sauk Village | 5 miles | B 84.9 | A 74.3 | Violent: 69.3% lower Property: 74.2% lower |
| Willow Springs | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wilmette | 5 miles | A 22.3 | A 78.2 | Violent: 91.9% lower Property: 72.9% lower |