Very Safe · Population: 2,700,000
Chicago, Illinois is one of the safer cities in the US, with a safety score of 76/100. The violent crime rate of 333.6 per 100K is near the national average (US avg: ~380). With a population of 2,700,000, Chicago reported 9,007 violent crimes and 40,708 property crimes in 2023.
| Murder & Manslaughter | 15.4 per 100K |
| Rape | 44.6 per 100K |
| Robbery | 88.7 per 100K |
| Aggravated Assault | 184.8 per 100K |
| Burglary | 375.4 per 100K |
| Larceny / Theft | 785.8 per 100K |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 346.5 per 100K |
| Violent Crimes | 9,006 |
| Property Crimes | 40,707 |
| Total Crimes | 49,713 |
With a safety score of 76/100, Chicago is safer than the average US city. Property crime accounts for 82% of all reported crimes.
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.