| Source | chicago-contrarian |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 2, 2026, 10 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 2, 2026, 10 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagocontrarian.com/blog/chicago-clearance-rate-smoke-screen |
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**_Mayor Brandon Johnson cites the “clearance rate” as evidence of success in
fighting crime — obscuring the fact a large portion of cases never lead to legal
consequences. The public knows better_ **
Police clearance rates are perhaps the most misleading of all crime statistics.
They do not refl...