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As the most serious crime, homicide constantly captures the attention of localresidents and policy makers. The purpose of this study is to address thefollowing two important questions. First, what were the nature and patterns ofhomicide cases in Chicago over years? Second, are changes in key neighborhoodcharacteristics associated with homicides and with what types of homicide? Themurder incidents in 77 community areas in Chicago between 1965 and 1995 arechosen in this study. During this period, significant socio-economic changestook place in 77 communities or neighborhoods in Chicago. Hierarchical LinearModels are employed to examine the effect of neighborhood dynamics on homiciderates. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]