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Reported incidents

Chicago crime by type

The Chicago Police Department publishes every incident report it files, sorted into 25 offense categories. Pick one for reported-incident counts, a 12-month trend, the share of reports with an arrest, and where reports are concentrated. These are reported incidents as classified by CPD — not convictions.

144,896

Incidents reported in 2026

All offense categories combined

25

Offense categories

CPD primary types with a page here

Theft

Most-reported category, 2026

30,730 reports

All categories, by 2026 reports

Theft30,730Battery26,954Criminal Damage15,864Assault13,079Motor Vehicle Theft11,610Other Offense9,852Burglary8,791Deceptive Practice8,175Narcotics4,121Criminal Trespass3,516Weapons Violation3,265Robbery2,964Criminal Sexual Assault1,044Offense Involving Children971Sex Offense886Public Peace Violation821Interference With Public Officer654Stalking398Homicide281Arson234Concealed Carry License Violation160Intimidation155Liquor Law Violation127Prostitution89Kidnapping71

Counts are reports filed so far in 2026. A single incident produces one report; reports can be reclassified after review.

Source

Counts reflect reported incidents as classified by the Chicago Police Department, not convictions. The most recent days may still be loading, and reports are sometimes reclassified or removed after review. Figures refresh at least hourly.