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Concealed Carry License Violation in Chicago — reported incidents
Every figure here counts incidents reported to the Chicago Police Department and classified as concealed carry license violation, 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.
160
Reported so far in 2026
Incidents reported to CPD
277
Reported in all of 2025
Full calendar year
24
Reported in the last 30 days
down 38% vs the previous 30 days
91%
Reports with an arrest, 2026
145 of 160 reports
Concealed Carry License Violation reports, last 12 months
Monthly totals, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026. Peak: 40.
Most common concealed carry license violation offenses, 2026
- Prohibited Places60
- Other55
- Armed While Under The Influence45
Where it is reported, 2026
- Street72
- Airport Terminal Upper Level - Secure Area29
- Park Property11
- Sidewalk9
- Cha Parking Lot / Grounds6
- Alley5
- Vehicle Non-Commercial5
- Airport Exterior - Secure Area3
Where reports are most concentrated, 2026
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
2 of the concealed carry license violation reports filed in 2026 — 1% — are flagged as domestic-related under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. The flag is applied by CPD when the report is filed.
Concealed Carry License Violation in Chicago: common questions
- How common is concealed carry license violation in Chicago?
- 160 concealed carry license violation incidents have been reported to the Chicago Police Department so far in 2026, compared with 277 in all of 2025. These are reported incidents as classified by CPD, not convictions.
- How many concealed carry license violation arrests are made in Chicago?
- 145 of the 160 concealed carry license violation reports filed in 2026 — 91% — 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 concealed carry license violation reports peak this year?
- Among the months of 2026 covered by the 12-month chart on this page, July had the most concealed carry license violation reports, with 40. Counts for the most recent days may still be loading.
- Where in Chicago is concealed carry license violation reported most?
- In 2026 the community areas with the most concealed carry license violation reports are O'Hare, Garfield Ridge, North Lawndale. 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.