River Forest, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The River Forest Police Department serves the city of River Forest, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 140 violent crimes and 911 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.8 per 100k residents, which is 57.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 134.5 per 100k, 17.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate44.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate134.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents911 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate116.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents776 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.8 | A | 140 | 106.2 | -57.8% |
| Property Crime | 134.5 | B | 911 | 163.6 | -17.8% |
| Robbery | 9.0 | D | 37 | 5.8 | +54.0% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 94 | 24.0 | -62.7% |
| Larceny | 116.5 | C | 776 | 116.4 | +0.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.0 | A | 41 | 22.2 | -59.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | 1 miles | C 117.9 | D 213.7 | Violent: 163.1% higher Property: 58.9% higher |
| Melrose Park | 2 miles | C 102.2 | B 110.7 | Violent: 127.9% higher Property: 17.7% lower |
| Elmwood Park | 3 miles | D 137.9 | A 64.7 | Violent: 207.7% higher Property: 51.9% lower |
| North Riverside | 3 miles | B 85.4 | F 398.7 | Violent: 90.6% higher Property: 196.5% higher |
| Stone Park | 3 miles | A 45.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 2.4% higher Property: N/A |