Forreston, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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66%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

40%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

72%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Forreston_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	10	n/a (estimate)	713	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	71.3	46.9	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	90.2	60.6
Assault	2	n/a	142.6	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	3	n/a (estimate)	214	289	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	290.5	229.2
Theft	6	n/a	427.7	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	71.3	290.4	258.8
Property crime	7	n/a (estimate)	499	1,715	1,760

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Forreston crime map

The Forreston crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Forreston as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Forreston crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Forreston crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Forreston crime rates are 66% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Forreston are 40% lower than the national average
In Forreston you have a 1 in 141 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Forreston is safer than 73% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Forreston has increased by 904%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Forreston

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Forreston is 1 in 468

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Forreston is 1 in 201

The chance of being a victim of crime in Forreston is 1 in 141

Year Over Year Crime In Forreston (per 100,000 people)

Forreston police department

Item	Forreston	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.6	3.3

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Polo, IL	2,210	45	0	45
Lanark, IL	1,453	137	137	275
Pecatonica, IL	1,957	148	197	345
Milledgeville, IL	987	0	503	503
Oregon, IL	3,747	85	817	902
Lost Nation, IL	570	132	786	919
Mount Morris, IL	3,182	180	1,066	1,245
Forreston, IL	1,392	214	499	713

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Charlestown, RI	1,392	147	416	563
Milroy, PA	1,392	112	654	766
Jarrell, TX	1,392	134	1,221	1,355
Hoopers Creek, NC	1,392	125	657	782
Hurley, NM	1,393	0	0	0
Forreston, IL	1,392	214	499	713

Source: The Forreston, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.