Public Arrest Data

Below is a link to a file containing Chicago Police Department arrest data for adults and juveniles from 01 JAN 2014 through 31 DEC 2017. This file has had all personally identifying information removed. The file contains the following data elements (columns):

ARR_DISTRICTThe Chicago Police district (geographic boundary) wherein the arrest took place
ARR_BEATThe Chicago Police beat (geographic boundary) wherein the arrest took place
ARR_YEARThe year in which the arrest took place
ARR_MONTHThe month in which the arrest took place
RACE_CODE_CDThe perceived race of the individual arrested
FBI_CODEThe crime type code (category) reported to the FBI conforming to IUCR standards
STATUTEThe specific statute or city ordinance which the person was charged with violating
STAT_DESCRThe plain text description (title) of the statute or ordinance which the person was charged with violating
CHARGE_CLASS_CDCode representing the class of the charge in accordance with Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) or Municipal Code of Chicago (MCC)
CHARGE_TYPE_CDCode representing the level of the charge. “M” wherein the charge was a Misdemeanor. “F” wherein the charge was a Felony. Both in accordance with Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS).