Violent crimes – except for criminal sexual assault and human trafficking – dropped significantly last year across Chicago. There have also been fewer gun violence victims and fewer victims of motor vehicle theft overall (a drop of 27 percent in 2024 over 2023). The trend of fewer auto thefts has continued into 2025, and as of May 4, car thefts in the city were down 35 percent.
Police attribute a significant portion of the drop in car thefts to license plate reader technology and the new Chicago Police helicopters, while noting an increase in the theft of higher-end vehicles. More
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