The State of Policing in Chicago's Neighborhoods: Arrests for Violence and Gun Possession

We're tracking the level of arrests for violent crimes including homicide, robbery, aggravated assault and gun possession.

Unsolved Violence in Chicago
Nationally, Chicago has one of the lowest arrest rates for violent crimes among the largest 50 US cities. Police make few arrests in neighborhoods with high homicides, shootings, and violent crime. A 2025 Chicago Sun Times report found an arrest is made in only 6% of shootings citywide. Neighborhoods of color with high amounts of violent crime have even lower arrest rates for shootings and homicides compared to the citywide average.
This chart updates yearly. Violent arrests include reported incidents classified as homicide, robbery, sexual and domestic violence, and aggravated assault.
Violent and Gun Possession Arrests Trends
This chart shows arrests for violent incidents and gun possession in Chicago. In 2024, CPD made 2,788 more gun possession arrests than violent arrests or 2.2 gun possession arrests for every violent arrest. Before 2016, Chicago gun possession and violent arrests were at similar levels.
This chart updates yearly. Violent arrests include reported incidents classified as homicide, robbery, sexual and domestic violence, and aggravated assault. Gun possession arrests include reported incidents with an arrest for possession or unlawful use.
Crime and Arrests in Austin, Chicago
In Chicago's most violent neighborhoods, the Chicago police department makes more gun possession arrests than arrests for violent crime. Select Chicago neighborhoods to view more.
Violent Arrests by Street Segment
8,537 violent incidents
1,135 violent arrests
13.3% violent arrest rate
Gun Arrests by Street Segment
2,365 gun possession arrests

Violent Possession Arrests

  • None
  • 1
  • 2–3
  • 4+

Gun Possession Arrests

  • None
  • 1
  • 2–3
  • 4+