Chicago: City of Broad Shoulders... and Apparently Narrow Minds?
Ever wondered how many criminals are lurking in the shadows of the Windy City?
Well, fret no more, dear reader, because this blog post is about to answer that question (kind of).
Finding out the exact number of criminals in Chicago is about as likely as finding a deep dish pizza that isn't smothered in cheese (sacrilege, right?!). But that doesn't mean we can't have some fun and make some highly scientific calculations (with a sprinkle of guesswork, of course).
So, how many criminals are we talking about?
Let's establish a baseline first. Chicago's population is roughly around 2.7 million. Now, criminals aren't exactly like sprinkles on a donut (you want some, but not too many), but we can estimate a percentage.
Imagine if we said, between 3% and 7% of Chicago's population are criminals. That's a good starting point, right?
Hold onto your hats, folks, because it's math time!
(Don't worry, it's painless... mostly). Here's the equation:
- Total population of Chicago * Percentage of criminals = Estimated number of criminals
So, if we take 2.7 million and multiply it by, say, 5% (because who doesn't love a round number?), we get... 135,000!
But wait!
Before you start picturing hordes of Al Capones running wild, there are a few things to consider:
- This is a super rough estimate. The actual number could be much higher or lower.
- Criminals are a sneaky bunch. They don't exactly wear name tags or advertise their criminal activities.
- This includes all types of criminals, from petty pickpockets to masterminds (though let's be honest, Chicago probably has its fair share of both).
The Big Reveal (sort of)
According to our highly scientific calculations (and a sprinkle of guesswork), there are approximately...
(Dramatic pause for effect)
...135,000 criminal masterminds (or petty pickpockets) prowling the streets of Chicago!
Disclaimer:
This is not an official statistic. The actual number of criminals in Chicago is likely a much better-kept secret than the Colonel's secret herbs and spices. Please take this information with a grain of salt (and maybe a dash of pepper spray, just in case).
So, there you have it. The truth about Chicago's criminal underbelly (or at least a humorous guesstimate). Remember, while crime does happen in Chicago (just like any big city), there's also a whole lot of good in this town. Focus on the deep dish, the jazz, and the friendly people, and you're sure to have a great time in the Windy City.
