Chicago, IL Crime Rate

Population: 2,638,698 • Latest FBI Data

60 Safety Score
C
Average Safety
14,245
Violent Crimes
539.8 per 100k residents
91,626
Property Crimes
3472.4 per 100k residents
105,871
Total Incidents
4012.2 per 100k residents
60/100
Safety Score
Grade: C

Is Chicago Safe?

Chicago has a safety score of 60/100, which is above average. The city reported 14,245 violent crimes and 91,626 property crimes according to the latest FBI data.

With a violent crime rate of 539.8 per 100,000 residents, Chicago is above the national average of 380 per 100k.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chicago's crime rate?
Chicago has a total crime rate of 4012.2 per 100,000 residents, with 539.8 violent crimes and 3472.4 property crimes per 100k.
Is Chicago safe to live in?
Chicago has a safety score of 60/100 (Grade C), indicating average safety compared to other US cities.
How does Chicago's crime rate compare to the national average?
The violent crime rate is above the US average of 380 per 100k. Property crime is above the national average of 2,000 per 100k.

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