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Prostitution in Chicago — reported incidents
Every figure here counts incidents reported to the Chicago Police Department and classified as prostitution, 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.
89
Reported so far in 2026
Incidents reported to CPD
189
Reported in all of 2025
Full calendar year
13
Reported in the last 30 days
down 13% vs the previous 30 days
91%
Reports with an arrest, 2026
81 of 89 reports
Prostitution reports, last 12 months
Monthly totals, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026. Peak: 27.
Most common prostitution offenses, 2026
- Solicit On Public Way63
- Other Prostitution Offense16
- Soliciting For A Prostitute4
- Soliciting For Business3
- Keeping Place Of Prostitution1
- Keeping Place Of Juvenile Prostitution1
- Solicit Off Public Way1
Where it is reported, 2026
- Street47
- Sidewalk16
- Commercial / Business Office10
- Other (Specify)6
- Alley6
- Parking Lot / Garage (Non Residential)1
- Restaurant1
- Vacant Lot / Land1
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.
Prostitution in Chicago: common questions
- How common is prostitution in Chicago?
- 89 prostitution incidents have been reported to the Chicago Police Department so far in 2026, compared with 189 in all of 2025. These are reported incidents as classified by CPD, not convictions.
- How many prostitution arrests are made in Chicago?
- 81 of the 89 prostitution reports filed in 2026 — 91% — 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 prostitution reports peak this year?
- Among the months of 2026 covered by the 12-month chart on this page, April had the most prostitution reports, with 18. Counts for the most recent days may still be loading.
- Where in Chicago is prostitution reported most?
- In 2026 the community areas with the most prostitution reports are Austin, West Garfield Park, Armour Square. 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.