CTA Violent Crime Nears Decade High
Violent crime on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has risen to its second-highest level in the past decade, with 2,893 crimes reported at CTA stations and platforms in the 12 months ending in July.
The increase in violent crime has led to a threat from federal authorities to cut Chicago transit funding unless public safety improves. This comes as the CTA plans a fare hike of 25 cents per ride and state lawmakers consider a bailout of the system.
- 2,893 crimes reported at CTA stations and platforms in the 12 months ending in July
- Second-highest number of violent crimes since 2015
- Nearly double the number of violent crimes reported a decade ago
- Fewer than 1-in-5 violent CTA crimes led to an arrest
Federal funding is in jeopardy unless public safety improves
Author's summary: CTA violent crime rises amidst funding threats.