Oak Park, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Oak Park Police Department serves the city of Oak Park, IL in Cook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,655 violent crimes and 6,663 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 77.4 per 100k residents, which is 27.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 323.3 per 100k, 97.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BAnnual Rate77.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,655 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate323.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,663 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate62.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents984 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate211.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,871 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate50.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents790 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 77.4 | B | 1655 | 106.2 | -27.1% |
| Property Crime | 323.3 | F | 6663 | 163.6 | +97.6% |
| Rape | 3.9 | C | 93 | 3.5 | +9.4% |
| Robbery | 11.6 | F | 378 | 5.8 | +99.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 220 | 22.3 | -65.2% |
| Burglary | 62.0 | F | 984 | 24.0 | +157.8% |
| Larceny | 211.0 | F | 4871 | 116.4 | +81.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 50.3 | F | 790 | 22.2 | +127.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellwood | 0 miles | D 163.2 | B 123.8 | Violent: 110.8% higher Property: 61.7% lower |
| Broadview | 0 miles | A 13.2 | C 158.2 | Violent: 83.0% lower Property: 51.1% lower |
| Sauk Village | 0 miles | B 84.9 | A 74.3 | Violent: 9.6% higher Property: 77.0% lower |
| Willow Springs | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wilmette | 0 miles | A 22.3 | A 78.2 | Violent: 71.2% lower Property: 75.8% lower |