Is Caledonia or Oak Forest Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Oak Forest is safer than Caledonia (Safety Score 91/100 vs 91/100), with a total crime rate of 527 per 100,000 versus 533 for Caledonia — 1% lower. Caledonia has higher rates in 3 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Caledonia has a 49% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Caledonia | Oak Forest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 533.1 | 526.7 | +6.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 63.2 | 89.1 | -25.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 7.9 | 7.8 | +0.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 11.9 | 23.2 | -11.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 43.4 | 58.1 | -14.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 469.9 | 437.6 | +32.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 177.7 | 127.8 | +49.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 252.7 | 271.1 | -18.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 39.5 | 38.7 | +0.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caledonia or Oak Forest safer?
Oak Forest is safer with a total crime rate of 527 per 100K vs 533 for Caledonia — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Caledonia has a violent crime rate of 63.2 per 100K while Oak Forest has 89.1. Caledonia has lower violent crime.
About Caledonia, WI
Caledonia, Wisconsin, a village in Racine County, was named for Scotland by early settlers. This community of over 25,000 residents spans a significant rural-to-suburban transition zone. With a safety score of 91/100 and a population coverage of 25,323, Caledonia has a total crime rate of 533.1 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 91/100 and a population coverage of 25,823, Oak Forest has a total crime rate of 526.7 per 100,000 residents.