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What is the most common crime in Chicago?
The most common reported crime in Chicago in 2026 is Theft (30,730 reports), followed by Battery (26,954).
Despite the headlines, the most common reported crime in Chicago is consistently theft, followed by battery — together they typically account for over 40% of all reports.
Source
- Crimes — 2001 to Presentupdated dailyofficial portal ↗
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