Oak Forest, IL has been grappling with a high rate of crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the city's violent crime rate stands at 8.7, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. In contrast, the property crime rate in Oak Forest, IL is 20.2, slightly lower than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while the city has managed to keep its violent crime rate relatively low, there is still room for improvement in terms of property crimes. The community has been working together to address the issue, with increased police presence and community outreach programs aimed at reducing crime. However, there is still work to be done to ensure the safety and security of the residents of Oak Forest, IL.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Oak Forest violent crime is 8.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Oak Forest property crime is 20.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.