
Chicago Crime: Pritzker’s Claim vs. FBI Data on Murder Rates
Gov. Pritzker claimed Chicago isn't in the top 30 for murder rates among big cities. FBI data shows a different picture, but murder rates are decreasing. Is Pritzker's claim accurate?

Gov. Pritzker claimed Chicago isn't in the top 30 for murder rates among big cities. FBI data shows a different picture, but murder rates are decreasing. Is Pritzker's claim accurate?

US crime statistics are tracked via FBI UCR and NCVS surveys, but underreporting is a concern. NCVS captures unreported crime, revealing trends and discrepancies in crime data.