Chicago Reports Lowest Homicide Total Since 1965

CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says 2025 was one of the safest years the city has had in decades. Through Dec. 30, Chicago recorded 416 homicides, fewer than any year since 1965. The city also reported fewer shootings, robberies and vehicular hijackings. The mayor’s office credited the combined work of Chicago Police, Community Violence Intervention partners, community-based organizations and the Johnson administration’s “strategic investments.” President Donald Trump said Sunday that federal law enforcement helped bring down crime in Chicago.