Chicago crime data reveals decrease in homicides in 2023

Crime data released on Monday indicates a notable 13 percent decrease in homicides in Chicago for the past year.

CHICAGO - Crime data released on Monday indicates a notable 13 percent decrease in homicides in Chicago for the past year.

Preliminary numbers from the Chicago Police Department highlight reductions in both shootings and murders.

Shooting Incidents:

While these numbers demonstrate an overall improvement, one area that continues to see a significant increase is car thefts:

Chicago police say a more comprehensive wrap-up for the year 2023 will be released on Tuesday, providing finalized numbers and additional insights.