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Homicide in Chicago — reported incidents
Every figure here counts incidents reported to the Chicago Police Department and classified as homicide, 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.
281
Reported so far in 2026
Incidents reported to CPD
437
Reported in all of 2025
Full calendar year
27
Reported in the last 30 days
down 29% vs the previous 30 days
19%
Reports with an arrest, 2026
54 of 281 reports
Homicide reports, last 12 months
Monthly totals, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026. Peak: 47.
Most common homicide offenses, 2026
- First Degree Murder278
- Reckless Homicide3
Where it is reported, 2026
- Street146
- Apartment33
- House25
- Parking Lot12
- Auto11
- Yard9
- Porch9
- Gas Station8
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
19 of the homicide reports filed in 2026 — 7% — are flagged as domestic-related under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. The flag is applied by CPD when the report is filed.
Homicide in Chicago: common questions
- How common is homicide in Chicago?
- 281 homicide incidents have been reported to the Chicago Police Department so far in 2026, compared with 437 in all of 2025. These are reported incidents as classified by CPD, not convictions.
- How many homicide arrests are made in Chicago?
- 54 of the 281 homicide reports filed in 2026 — 19% — 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 homicide reports peak this year?
- Among the months of 2026 covered by the 12-month chart on this page, June had the most homicide reports, with 46. Counts for the most recent days may still be loading.
- Where in Chicago is homicide reported most?
- In 2026 the community areas with the most homicide reports are Austin, West Garfield Park, West Englewood. 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.