Oak Forest, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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75%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

75%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

75%

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}	Oak Forest_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	136	n/a (estimate)	527	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	7.7	46.9	37.5
Robbery	6	n/a	23.2	90.2	60.6
Assault	15	n/a	58.1	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	23	n/a (estimate)	89	289	359
Burglary	33	n/a	127.8	290.5	229.2
Theft	70	n/a	271.1	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	10	n/a	38.7	290.4	258.8
Property crime	113	n/a (estimate)	438	1,715	1,760

Oak Forest crime map

The Oak Forest crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Oak Forest 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

Oak Forest crime rates are 75% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Oak Forest are 75% lower than the national average
In Oak Forest you have a 1 in 190 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Oak Forest is safer than 37% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Oak Forest has decreased by 20%

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Daily Crime In Oak Forest (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Oak Forest on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Illinois and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Oak Forest (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Illinois, are 3.81 times less than the state average and 4.02 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Oak Forest on a daily basis are 3.25 times less than than Illinois average and 4.03 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Oak Forest are 3.92 times less than the daily state average and 4.02 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Oak Forest (higher is better)

Is Oak Forest safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Illinois as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Oak Forest to other cities in the state and across the country, Oak Forest is 24% safer than other cities of Illinois and 37% safer than other cities in the nation. Oak Forest has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Oak Forest

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Oak Forest is 1 in 1123

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Oak Forest is 1 in 229

The chance of being a victim of crime in Oak Forest is 1 in 190

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Oak Forest? In Oak Forest, IL you have a 1 in 1123 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 229 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 190 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Oak Forest.

Year Over Year Crime In Oak Forest (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Oak Forest, Illinois (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Oak Forest has increased by 37%, the amount of property crime in Oak Forest has decreased by 27%, and the total amount of crime in Oak Forest has decreased by 20% year over year.

Oak Forest police department

Item	Oak Forest	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	53	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 53 Oak Forest police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 28.8% less than the Illinois average and 42% less than the National average.

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}
St. John, IN	18,382	24	129	153
Manhattan, IL	8,218	37	192	229
Western Springs, IL	13,247	8	273	280
Homer Glen, IL	24,521	16	277	293
Indian Head Park, IL	3,744	0	312	312
Dyer, IN	15,933	12	344	356
Willow Springs, IL	5,610	0	390	390
Oak Forest, IL	27,403	89	438	527

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Huntley, IL	27,413	28	429	457
Anderson, SC	27,387	561	5,705	6,265
Short Pump, VA	27,385	94	678	772
Bergenfield, NJ	27,375	48	232	280
Gladstone, MO	27,365	376	1,697	2,073
Oak Forest, IL	27,403	89	438	527

Source: The Oak Forest, 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.