Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Chicago: Change in Violent Crime

Sept 26, 2023

There has been a disturbing 29% increase in major crime — including murder, sexual assault, robbery, theft and aggravated battery — so far this year, compared to the same period in 2022, according to data from the Chicago Police Department.

Robberies specifically are up 24% this year, compared to the same period last year.

Since 2019, there has been a staggering 54% increase in major crime across the city, according to the data. 

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