Chicago Illinois

Chicago, Illinois has recorded 1,294 homicides over the tracked period, with 1,435 victims identified. Chicago recorded 298 homicides in 2026, 6% decreased from 316 in 2025. The city ranks #2 among 339 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI, with a clearance rate of 9% — meaning an arrest or suspect identification was made in 118 of those incidents.

Firearms — predominantly firearm - handguns — account for 43% of homicides with weapon data, followed by firearm - type unknown, knife/cutting instrument. The highest single month on record was March 2026, with 87 homicides.

Chicago's homicide rate is 1900% above the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 887 cases remain under investigation. The primary reporting agency was Chicago Police Department, which filed 1159 incident reports. The Illinois city continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.