Feb 6, 2026
Homicides in Chicago 2026
’s homicides plunged in 2025 to roughly 416 reported killings — the fewest in decades — and early 2026 data show the decline continuing, with January homicides down year‑over‑year (29 in January per C...
Chicago crime reduction
The city of Chicago experienced a 22.1% decline in violent crime through the first nine months of 2025, attributed to a mix of restructured investigative capacity, hotspot-focused enforcement, and increased coordination with community violence-intervention programs.