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How many Amercian Indian or Alaska Native individuals were arrested in Chicago during Q3?

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Superintendent Larry B. Snelling | Chicago Police Department

Superintendent Larry B. Snelling | Chicago Police Department

There were 12 Amercian Indian or Alaska Native individuals arrested in Chicago during the third quarter of 2023, according to the City of Chicago Data Portal.

The data reveals distinct patterns in arrests based on racial backgrounds. During this period, Black individuals accounted for the highest number of arrests in Chicago, making up 64.2% of the total arrests.

During this period, White Hispanic individuals constituted the second highest number of arrests in Chicago, representing 24.4% of the total arrests recorded.

In total, the city registered 10,830 arrests during the quarter, which represents an increase from the number of arrests during the same quarter of 2022.

Chicago's crime rate has skyrocketed since 2021, according to a Chicago Police Department report. Crime complaints have increased by a staggering 75% in the first three quarters of 2023, compared to the same period in 2021.

The city's police force has also shrunk dramatically since Mayor Lori Lightfoot took office in 2019. The number of police officers has decreased by 19%, despite her pledge to increase police numbers.

Registered Arrests in Chicago

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,000Q4 2022Q1 2023Q2 2023Q3 20238,1738,17310,36510,36510,07010,07010,83010,830

Arrests in Chicago during Q3 of 2023

RaceNumber of ArrestsPercentage of Total Arrests
Black6,95164.2
White Hispanic2,64724.4
White8808.1
Black Hispanic2001.8
Asian or Pacific Islander1161.1
Unknown240.2
Amercian Indian or Alaska Native120.1

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