The city recorded its lowest April homicide count since 1962 (20 homicides). The homicide clearance rate is at 77.4%, the highest in over a decade, due to restructured detective units and increased resources.
The city recorded its lowest April homicide count since 1962 (20 homicides). The homicide clearance rate is at 77.4%, the highest in over a decade, due to restructured detective units and increased resources.
Chicago has seen declines in violent crime through mid-2025. Homicides dropped by 32.3%, shootings fell 37.4%, and overall violent crime decreased by 21.6% year-to-date. Robberies are down 31.9%, vehicular hijackings 49%, and aggravated assaults by 18.1%.
Chicago has seen declines in violent crime through mid-2025. Homicides dropped by 32.3%, shootings fell 37.4%, and overall violent crime decreased by 21.6% year-to-date. Robberies are down 31.9%, vehicular hijackings 49%, and aggravated assaults by 18.1%.