Park Forest, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Park Forest Police Department serves the city of Park Forest, IL in Cook, Will County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,099 violent crimes and 1,270 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 184.2 per 100k residents, which is 73.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 140.6 per 100k, 14.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 184.2 | F | 1099 | 106.2 | +73.4% |
| Property Crime | 140.6 | B | 1270 | 163.6 | -14.1% |
| Robbery | 9.7 | F | 81 | 5.8 | +66.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.2 | C | 166 | 22.3 | +8.9% |
| Burglary | 24.2 | C | 182 | 24.0 | +0.9% |
| Larceny | 58.2 | A | 764 | 116.4 | -50.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 58.2 | F | 301 | 22.2 | +162.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Chicago Heights | 2 miles | C 105.1 | C 157.7 | Violent: 42.9% lower Property: 12.1% higher |
| Richton Park | 2 miles | B 89.5 | C 162.7 | Violent: 51.4% lower Property: 15.7% higher |
| Steger | 2 miles | F 173.5 | B 140.9 | Violent: 5.8% lower Property: 0.3% higher |
| Chicago Heights | 3 miles | F 426.6 | D 230.6 | Violent: 131.6% higher Property: 64.0% higher |
| Olympia Fields | 3 miles | B 88.9 | F 644.6 | Violent: 51.7% lower Property: 358.5% higher |