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Is Oak Forest, Illinois Safe?

Population 26,792 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Oak Forest is a smaller community of 26,792 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,432 per 100K.

Oak Forest Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOak ForestIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate422.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1826.52036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1432.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate363.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

422/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1827/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oak Forest

Violent crime in Oak Forest is above the national average. The rate of 422.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1826.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,432 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oak Forest Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary278
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,432
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft363
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oak Forest Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oak Forest
422.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oak Forest
1826.5
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Forest Safety

Is Oak Forest safe?
Not especially. Oak Forest earns a C with a crime rate of 224.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Oak Forest?
224.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 422.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1826.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oak Forest safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oak Forest's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,432 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oak Forest?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oak Forest generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oak Forest police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oak Forest?
No. Crime in Oak Forest has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Oak Forest compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Oak Forest ranks behind about 71% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Oak Forest to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Oak Forest?
Bad. A C grade and 224.9 per-thousand rate put Oak Forest below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 422 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oak Forest?
422.1 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (86), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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