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Data Show Crime Decreasing on the CTA in 2026

Chicago public transportation has faced significant criticism over the past couple of years due to crime, but it has surprisingly reduced overall crime rates.

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Rise in CTA Crime is Impacting College Commuters

While Chicago Police and the CTA say crime is down on trains, buses and platforms, those drops come from historic highs during the pandemic.