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Kidnapping in Chicago — reported incidents
Every figure here counts incidents reported to the Chicago Police Department and classified as kidnapping, 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.
70
Reported so far in 2026
Incidents reported to CPD
89
Reported in all of 2025
Full calendar year
6
Reported in the last 30 days
down 50% vs the previous 30 days
10%
Reports with an arrest, 2026
7 of 70 reports
Kidnapping reports, last 12 months
Monthly totals, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026. Peak: 12.
Most common kidnapping offenses, 2026
- Unlawful Visitation Interference24
- Unlawful Restraint23
- Child Abduction / Stranger14
- Kidnapping7
- Aggravated3
Where it is reported, 2026
- Street16
- Apartment15
- Residence12
- Sidewalk9
- Park Property4
- School - Public Grounds2
- Parking Lot / Garage (Non Residential)2
- Library1
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
36 of the kidnapping reports filed in 2026 — 51% — are flagged as domestic-related under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. The flag is applied by CPD when the report is filed.
Kidnapping in Chicago: common questions
- How common is kidnapping in Chicago?
- 70 kidnapping incidents have been reported to the Chicago Police Department so far in 2026, compared with 89 in all of 2025. These are reported incidents as classified by CPD, not convictions.
- How many kidnapping arrests are made in Chicago?
- 7 of the 70 kidnapping reports filed in 2026 — 10% — 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 kidnapping reports peak this year?
- Among the months of 2026 covered by the 12-month chart on this page, June had the most kidnapping reports, with 12. Counts for the most recent days may still be loading.
- Where in Chicago is kidnapping reported most?
- In 2026 the community areas with the most kidnapping reports are Austin, Near West Side, South Chicago. 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.