Crime Rate in Chicago, Illinois (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Chicago based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Chicago has a violent crime rate of 539.8 per 100,000 residents, 50% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Chicago is 17.5 per 100K, with 461 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 11.0% compared to the previous year.
- →Chicago's violent crime rate is above the Illinois state average of 289.2/100K.
2,638,698
Population
539.8
Violent Rate
17.5
Murder Rate
3472.4
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Chicago decreased by -11.0% from the previous year. The city is currently on a improving trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Chicago by type:
3.2%
Murder
10.9%
Rape
62.1%
Robbery
23.8%
Assault
How Chicago Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,638,698 | 539.8 | 17.5 | 3472.4 |
| 2023 | 2,628,298 | 606.8 | 19.0 | 3431.9 |
| 2022 | 2,652,124 | 540.0 | 22.8 | 3133.0 |
| 2020 | 2,693,598 | 986.9 | 28.6 | 0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Chicago?
Chicago has a violent crime rate of 539.8 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3472.4 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Chicago safe?
Chicago receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 90th percentile for safety.
How does Chicago compare to the national average?
Chicago's violent crime rate of 539.8/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.