Crime & Law
Chicago on Pace for Fewest Shootings, Homicides Since 2019: Police
(WTTW News)
Chicago is on pace to see its fewest number of shootings, shooting victims and homicides in any year since 2019 as violence levels continue their return to pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures from the Chicago Police Department.
The 533 homicides recorded across the city through the end of November mark a nearly 9% decline compared to the same time last year, according to CPD data. That total is also nearly 19% below 2022’s pace and 29% below 2021’s pace.
There have been 2,156 shootings and 2,602 shooting victims in Chicago this year, according to the police department. Those totals are down 6% and 4%, respectively, compared to the same time last year.
There were 36 homicides recorded in November alone, which also marks the fewest for any such month since 2019.
Also thus far in 2024, total robberies are down by 16% and armed robberies are down 32%, while motor vehicle thefts have declined by 26% compared to last year.
Police officers last month recovered 835 firearms, bringing the yearly total to 11,703 firearms, which is 5% ahead of last year’s pace.
