As per reports, it has been unveiled that a decline has been witnessed in homicides by 18% and crime by 16% in Chicago in 2013. In comparison to 2011, the decline in homicide is said to be 5%.

As per the Chicago police, 435 homicides were reported in 2011, 503 in 2012 and 415 in 2013. To talk about other things then a decline in shooting across the city is said to be 24% in comparison to 2012.

A decline in sexual assaults has also been witnessed by 6% from last year. Robberies, serious battery down, burglaries and motor vehicle thefts and thefts have also decreased.

Such reductions have not come as easy as around $100 million have been distributed in the form of overtime pay. Police officials were of the view that in addition to overtime pay, a number of strategies were levied to witness such a decline.

Some of the many strategies adopted by the police are greater accountability from commanders and aggressive strategies to prevent retaliatory shootings. Weather also played a great role as chilly weather has likely played a role.

Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy said further decline is required. "We've been stuck at the same murder rate for the past 10 years, and this year, 2013, obviously represents progress", affirmed McCarthy.