2009-2012 stats account for CPD incidents only. 2013-2017 may include other police forces within Chicago, such as the Illinois State Police, Cook County Sheriff or various 3 lettered federal agencies. read more
Chicago saw nearly a 16% decline in murders in 2017 from the previous year, according to statistics released in the early hours of New Year's Day. Chicago saw nearly a 16% decline in murders in 2017 from the previous year, according to statistics released in the early hours of New Year's Day. read more
In Chicago, 2016 was the deadliest year for homicides in decades, and 2017 is outpacing last year's totals as of Feb. 22. (Jonathon Berlin / Chicago Tribune) In Chicago, 2016 was the deadliest year for homicides in decades, and 2017 is outpacing last year's totals as of Feb. 22. read more