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Intimidation in Chicago — reported incidents

Every figure here counts incidents reported to the Chicago Police Department and classified as intimidation, 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.

155

Reported so far in 2026

Incidents reported to CPD

145

Reported in all of 2025

Full calendar year

7

Reported in the last 30 days

down 70% vs the previous 30 days

1%

Reports with an arrest, 2026

1 of 155 reports

Intimidation reports, last 12 months

Monthly totals, Sep 2025Aug 2026. Peak: 32.

Most common intimidation offenses, 2026

  1. Intimidation155

Where it is reported, 2026

  1. Apartment55
  2. Residence43
  3. Street14
  4. Other (Specify)10
  5. Sidewalk7
  6. Restaurant4
  7. School - Public Building3
  8. Commercial / Business Office2

Where reports are most concentrated, 2026

  1. Near West Side9
  2. Near North Side8
  3. Lake View7
  4. Lincoln Park6
  5. Portage Park6
  6. Austin6
  7. Albany Park5
  8. Brighton Park4
  9. Irving Park4
  10. Clearing4

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

22 of the intimidation reports filed in 2026 14% — are flagged as domestic-related under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. The flag is applied by CPD when the report is filed.

Intimidation in Chicago: common questions

How common is intimidation in Chicago?
155 intimidation incidents have been reported to the Chicago Police Department so far in 2026, compared with 145 in all of 2025. These are reported incidents as classified by CPD, not convictions.
How many intimidation arrests are made in Chicago?
1 of the 155 intimidation reports filed in 2026 — 1% — 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 intimidation reports peak this year?
Among the months of 2026 covered by the 12-month chart on this page, May had the most intimidation reports, with 32. Counts for the most recent days may still be loading.
Where in Chicago is intimidation reported most?
In 2026 the community areas with the most intimidation reports are Near West Side, Near North Side, Lake View. 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

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.

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