Moving from Billerica, MA to Oak Forest, IL?
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Is Billerica or Oak Forest Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Billerica is safer than Oak Forest (Safety Score 92/100 vs 92/100), with a total crime rate of 513 per 100,000 versus 527 for Oak Forest — 3% lower. Billerica has higher rates in 3 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Billerica has a 69% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Billerica, MA?
Billerica — 5-Year Trend
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Oak Forest — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Billerica | Oak Forest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 512.6 | 526.7 | -14.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 101.6 | 89.1 | +12.5 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 21.3 | 7.8 | +13.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 7.1 | 23.2 | -16.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 73.2 | 58.1 | +15.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 411.0 | 437.6 | -26.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 37.8 | 127.8 | -90.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 318.9 | 271.1 | +47.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 54.3 | 38.7 | +15.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Billerica, MA to Oak Forest, IL?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Billerica or Oak Forest safer?
Billerica is safer with a total crime rate of 513 per 100K vs 527 for Oak Forest — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Billerica has a violent crime rate of 101.6 per 100K while Oak Forest has 89.1. Oak Forest has lower violent crime.
About Billerica, MA
Billerica, a Middlesex County town, was incorporated in 1655. Situated along the Shawsheen River, it's a diverse community with a mix of residential areas and commercial zones. With a safety score of 92/100 and a population coverage of 42,332, Billerica has a total crime rate of 512.6 per 100,000 residents.
About Oak Forest, IL
Oak Forest, a southwest suburb of Chicago, grew around the Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County established in 1910. Its residents are primarily white, with a notable Hispanic population. With a safety score of 92/100 and a population coverage of 25,823, Oak Forest has a total crime rate of 526.7 per 100,000 residents.