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.…