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Is Forest Park, Ohio Safe?

Population 20,041 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Forest Park is a smaller community of 20,041 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,239 per 100K.

Forest Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricForest ParkOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate404.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1809.22033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate259.0--268.2
Theft Rate1239.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate370.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

405/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1809/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Forest Park

Violent crime in Forest Park is close to the national average. The rate of 404.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1809.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,239 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Forest Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault259
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary190
070% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,239
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft370
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Forest Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forest Park
404.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forest Park
1809.2
State
2033.5
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 C with a crime rate of 221.4 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 Forest Park?
221.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 404.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1809.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Forest Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Forest Park's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,239 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 C grade.
How does Forest Park compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Forest Park ranks behind about 65% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Forest Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Forest Park?
Bad. A C grade and 221.4 per-thousand rate put Forest Park below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 405 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Forest Park?
404.8 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (259), robbery (54), and murder (5.0) 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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