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Is Forest Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 13,829 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Forest Park is a smaller community of 13,829 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,957 per 100K.

Forest Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricForest ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2176.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1957.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate550.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

245.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2177/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Forest Park

Violent crime in Forest Park is below the national average. The rate of 276.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2176.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,957 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Forest Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary374
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,957
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft550
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Forest Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forest Park
276.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forest Park
2176.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Park Safety

Is Forest Park safe?
Not especially. Forest Park earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Forest Park?
245.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2176.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Forest Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Forest Park's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,957 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Forest Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Forest Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Forest Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Forest Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Forest Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Forest Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Forest Park ranks behind about 67% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Forest Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Forest Park?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.4 per-thousand rate put Forest Park below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 277 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Forest Park?
276.9 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (61), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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