Transparent Data to Inform Community Safety Efforts
Providing a citywide view of crime trends, criminal justice system performance, and community-level data
As Chicagoans, we are all affected by violent crime. It harms communities and undermines human flourishing in many ways: creating enduring trauma, undercutting student learning, depressing economic activity, and damaging Chicago’s reputation around the world. Research shows that by making our city safer, we will protect mental and physical health, improve educational outcomes for our children, spur investment and economic growth, drive tourism, and encourage population growth.
Reliable, accessible data are essential for understanding Chicago’s public safety challenges and driving a productive public conversation about solutions. When residents, policymakers, journalists, and community leaders have access to comprehensive, up-to-date information, we can work together more effectively to build safer neighborhoods across the city.
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The Civic Committee’s Public Safety Commitment
The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago relies on these data to guide its comprehensive public safety initiatives. With a North Star goal of making Chicago the safest big city in America, the Civic Committee uses this same crime and community data to track progress.