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Is Park Forest, Illinois Safe?

Population 21,079 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Park Forest is a smaller community of 21,079 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 219.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,393 per 100K.

Park Forest Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPark ForestIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate215.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1979.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate157.0--268.2
Theft Rate1393.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate380.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

216/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1979/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Park Forest

Violent crime in Park Forest is well below the national average. The rate of 215.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1979.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,393 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Park Forest Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault157
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary378
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,393
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft380
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Park Forest Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Park Forest
215.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Park Forest
1979.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Park Forest Safety

Is Park Forest safe?
Not especially. Park Forest earns a C with a crime rate of 219.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Park Forest?
219.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 215.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1979.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Park Forest safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Park Forest's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,393 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Park Forest?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Park Forest generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Park Forest police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Park Forest?
No. Crime in Park Forest has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Park Forest compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Park Forest ranks behind about 74% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Park Forest to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Park Forest?
Bad. A C grade and 219.5 per-thousand rate put Park Forest below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 216 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Park Forest?
215.9 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (157), robbery (45), and murder (2.0) 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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