Crime & Safety in Chicago, IL

Chicago has a violent crime rate of 943 per 100,000 residents, 148% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 565.0 per 100,000, robbery at 294.9, rape at 65.1. The murder rate is 18.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,983 per 100,000, 52% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,293, burglary at 354, vehicle theft at 335 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 365 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Chicago receives a safety grade of F.