Chatham: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in Chatham?

Recorded homicides in Chatham (12 months to September 2026): 9.

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Chatham, United States: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 2 out of 10 High crime

2/10 in Chicago · 1/10 in the world

Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 76,061 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 31,676

How accurate: in 2026-09, 100% of the 77 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Homicide	9	28.4	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	21	66.3	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	21	66.3	50.3
Violence
Battery	1,126	3,554.7	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	566	1,786.8	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	160	505.1	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	239	754.5	483.6
Theft	920	2,904.4	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	392	1,237.5	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	106	334.6	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	585	1,846.8	938.4
Criminal trespass	109	344.1	201.9
Public peace violation	27	85.2	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	106	334.6	179.3
Arson	12	37.9	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Chatham safe?: Chatham: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Chatham?: Chatham: Weighted crime: 76,061 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Chatham?: Recorded homicides in Chatham (12 months to September 2026): 9.