There are about 60,000 crimes recorded in Chicago per month.
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This visualization tracks the number of crimes committed in 2013 and breaks them down by geographic ward and by category. More so, it illustrates the ways in which crime changes in a major city, and explores where particular kinds of crime happen.
Select a snapshot of the timeline graph to view crimes committed between those dates. Hover over the geographic wards to see the crime count breakdown of that ward, and click the ward to lock its focus in the view.
Learn MoreWe encourage you to explore this visualization by selecting time periods, then clicking on areas of the map and category chart to discover new facts about your selection.
Hover a ward to view detailed statistics on the crime committed there during the time period you've selected.