Report Highlights: Chicago is a large city with a homicide rate higher than its peer cities.
Of the 11 most populous U.S. cities (over 1 million people), Chicago consistently has the highest homicide rate.
Chicago’s average homicide rate is 27.1 per 100,000 residents (excluding justifiable homicide and involuntary manslaughter).
64% of Chicago’s neighborhoods (49 of 77) had homicide rates above the national average between October 2024 and 2025.
Chicago’s murder rate declined by 7.95% in 2024: much less than in other cities.
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