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Is Oak Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 52,823 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Oak Park earns a C- safety grade with 237.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 74% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,424 per 100K.

Oak Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOak ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate351.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2020.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate221.0--268.2
Theft Rate1424.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate259.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

352/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2021/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oak Park

Violent crime in Oak Park is close to the national average. The rate of 351.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2020.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,424 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oak Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault221
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,424
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft259
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oak Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oak Park
351.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oak Park
2020.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Park Safety

Is Oak Park safe?
Not especially. Oak Park earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Oak Park?
237.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 351.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2020.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oak Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oak Park's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,424 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oak Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oak Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oak Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oak Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Oak Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Oak Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Oak Park ranks behind about 70% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Oak Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Oak Park?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.2 per-thousand rate put Oak Park below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 352 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oak Park?
351.6 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (221), robbery (74), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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