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Burglary in Chicago — reported incidents
Every figure here counts incidents reported to the Chicago Police Department and classified as burglary, from the city’s daily open data file. Reports are allegations at the time of filing — they can be reclassified, and an arrest recorded on a report is not a conviction.
8,791
Reported so far in 2026
Incidents reported to CPD
9,739
Reported in all of 2025
Full calendar year
837
Reported in the last 30 days
down 30% vs the previous 30 days
3%
Reports with an arrest, 2026
244 of 8,791 reports
Burglary reports, last 12 months
Monthly totals, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026. Peak: 1,525.
Most common burglary offenses, 2026
- Burglary From Motor Vehicle5,284
- Forcible Entry1,922
- Unlawful Entry1,218
- Attempt Forcible Entry232
- Home Invasion135
Where it is reported, 2026
- Street3,894
- Apartment1,210
- Residence778
- Parking Lot / Garage (Non Residential)655
- Residence - Garage377
- Vehicle Non-Commercial307
- Commercial / Business Office230
- Restaurant212
Where reports are most concentrated, 2026
- West Town601
- Near West Side544
- Logan Square373
- Austin369
- South Shore314
- Lake View284
- Humboldt Park271
- Near North Side259
- Belmont Cragin222
- Loop220
These are raw report counts by community area. They track population, daytime activity and how often incidents are reported — not the risk to any individual.
Domestic-related reports
187 of the burglary reports filed in 2026 — 2% — are flagged as domestic-related under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. The flag is applied by CPD when the report is filed.
Burglary in Chicago: common questions
- How common is burglary in Chicago?
- 8,791 burglary incidents have been reported to the Chicago Police Department so far in 2026, compared with 9,739 in all of 2025. These are reported incidents as classified by CPD, not convictions.
- How many burglary arrests are made in Chicago?
- 244 of the 8,791 burglary reports filed in 2026 — 3% — record an arrest. An arrest noted on a report means someone was taken into custody in connection with it; it is not a conviction, and cases can be reclassified or closed later.
- When did burglary reports peak this year?
- Among the months of 2026 covered by the 12-month chart on this page, May had the most burglary reports, with 1,525. Counts for the most recent days may still be loading.
- Where in Chicago is burglary reported most?
- In 2026 the community areas with the most burglary reports are West Town, Near West Side, Logan Square. These are raw counts, which track how many people live and travel in an area and how often incidents get reported — they are not a measure of individual risk.
Source
- Crimes — 2001 to Presentupdated dailyofficial portal ↗
Counts reflect reported incidents as classified by the Chicago Police Department, not convictions. The most recent days may still be loading, so current-month totals can rise. Reports are sometimes reclassified or removed after review, which changes historical counts. Figures on this page refresh at least hourly.