Trump Says Chicago Violence Has ‘Never Been Worse’. What the Data Shows
Summary
President Donald Trump said Chicago violence is at record levels after a weekend with many shootings. However, Chicago police data shows that overall violent crime is lower in 2026 than in recent years, even though some categories have increased slightly.Key Facts
- President Trump said 41 people were shot and 2 people killed in Chicago over one weekend.
- Chicago police data shows 283 murders through August 23, 2026, a 4% increase from 2025 but a decrease compared to previous years.
- Shooting incidents decreased by 2% in 2026 compared to 2025 and are much lower than in 2024.
- Total violent crime complaints are about 10% lower in 2026 than in 2025.
- Robbery complaints fell 24% from 2025 to 2026.
- Property crime complaints dropped by 3%, except motor vehicle theft which rose 8%.
- Chicago saw a 21% drop in violent crime in 2025 compared to 2024.
- July 2026 had the fewest homicides for that month since 1970.
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