Chicago homicides in 2025 fell to lowest level in 60 years, CPD says

The Brief

  • Homicides in Chicago in 2025 fell to the lowest level seen in 60 years, according to CPD data.
  • Police detectives also achieved a 71% clearance rate, a significant improvement compared to recent years.
  • Still, violent crime in other large cities around the country also fell in 2025.

CHICAGO Homicides in Chicago last year fell to the lowest level in six decades, according to data released by the Chicago Police Department.

By the numbers:

There were 416 homicides in Chicago last year, which also represents a 29% decrease from 2024, the department said.

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