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Weapons Violation in Chicago — reported incidents
Every figure here counts incidents reported to the Chicago Police Department and classified as weapons 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.
3,265
Reported so far in 2026
Incidents reported to CPD
5,446
Reported in all of 2025
Full calendar year
344
Reported in the last 30 days
down 36% vs the previous 30 days
75%
Reports with an arrest, 2026
2,456 of 3,265 reports
Weapons Violation reports, last 12 months
Monthly totals, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026. Peak: 577.
Most common weapons violation offenses, 2026
- Unlawful Possession - Handgun2,478
- Reckless Firearm Discharge501
- Unlawful Possession - Other Firearm67
- Unlawful Use - Handgun59
- Unlawful Possession - Ammunition52
- Unlawful Use - Other Dangerous Weapon49
- Unlawful Use - Other Firearm37
- Possess Firearm / Ammunition - No Foid Card18
Where it is reported, 2026
- Street1,649
- Sidewalk386
- Alley255
- Apartment154
- Residence119
- Park Property100
- Gas Station95
- Parking Lot / Garage (Non Residential)69
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
30 of the weapons 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.
Weapons Violation in Chicago: common questions
- How common is weapons violation in Chicago?
- 3,265 weapons violation incidents have been reported to the Chicago Police Department so far in 2026, compared with 5,446 in all of 2025. These are reported incidents as classified by CPD, not convictions.
- How many weapons violation arrests are made in Chicago?
- 2,456 of the 3,265 weapons violation reports filed in 2026 — 75% — 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 weapons violation reports peak this year?
- Among the months of 2026 covered by the 12-month chart on this page, July had the most weapons violation reports, with 577. Counts for the most recent days may still be loading.
- Where in Chicago is weapons violation reported most?
- In 2026 the community areas with the most weapons violation reports are North Lawndale, Austin, Greater Grand Crossing. 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.