Oak Forest, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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71%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

82%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

69%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Oak Forest_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	172	n/a (estimate)	661	2,030	2,281
Murder	1	n/a	3.8	6.6	5.7
Rape	6	n/a	23.1	42.5	38.0
Robbery	4	n/a	15.4	110.2	66.5
Assault	6	n/a	23.1	150.8	264.1
Violent crime	17	n/a (estimate)	65	310	364
Burglary	68	n/a	261.4	231.8	250.7
Theft	75	n/a	288.3	1,143.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	12	n/a	46.1	344.7	318.7
Property crime	155	n/a (estimate)	596	1,720	1,917

Oak Forest crime map

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The Oak Forest crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Oak Forest as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Oak Forest crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Oak Forest crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Oak Forest crime rates are 71% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Oak Forest are 82% lower than the national average
In Oak Forest you have a 1 in 152 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Oak Forest is safer than 38% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Oak Forest has decreased by 46%

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Daily Crime In Oak Forest (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Oak Forest on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Illinois and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Oak Forest (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Illinois, are 3.07 times less than the state average and 3.45 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Oak Forest on a daily basis are 4.75 times less than than Illinois average and 5.57 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Oak Forest are 2.89 times less than the daily state average and 3.22 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Oak Forest (higher is better)

Is Oak Forest safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Illinois as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Oak Forest to other cities in the state and across the country, Oak Forest is 23% safer than other cities of Illinois and 38% safer than other cities in the nation. Oak Forest has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Oak Forest

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Oak Forest is 1 in 1531

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Oak Forest is 1 in 168

The chance of being a victim of crime in Oak Forest is 1 in 152

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Oak Forest? In Oak Forest, IL you have a 1 in 1531 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 168 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 152 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Oak Forest.

Year Over Year Crime In Oak Forest (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Oak Forest, Illinois (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Oak Forest has decreased by 65%, the amount of property crime in Oak Forest has decreased by 42%, and the total amount of crime in Oak Forest has decreased by 46% year over year.

Oak Forest police department

Item	Oak Forest	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	53	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 53 Oak Forest police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 28.8% less than the Illinois average and 42% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
St. John, IN	18,382	21	187	207
Indian Head Park, IL	3,744	0	258	258
Western Springs, IL	13,247	8	266	273
Homer Glen, IL	24,521	16	262	278
Dyer, IN	15,933	12	270	282
Manhattan, IL	8,218	46	241	288
Hinsdale, IL	17,366	12	355	367
Oak Forest, IL	27,403	65	596	661

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Huntley, IL	27,413	42	519	561
Anderson, SC	27,387	598	5,360	5,959
Short Pump, VA	27,385	102	717	819
Bergenfield, NJ	27,375	14	358	372
Gladstone, MO	27,365	343	2,044	2,387
Oak Forest, IL	27,403	65	596	661

Source: The Oak Forest, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.

Oak Forest, IL Crime Rates