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Is Joliet or Oak Forest Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Oak Forest is safer than Joliet (Safety Score 92/100 vs 53/100), with a total crime rate of 527 per 100,000 versus 1,595 for Joliet — 67% lower. Joliet has higher rates in 0 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Oak Forest has a 75% lower rate.
Note: Joliet is 5.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Joliet, IL?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Joliet | Oak Forest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,594.6 | 526.7 | +1,068.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 350.0 | 89.1 | +260.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 48.5 | 7.8 | +40.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 35.2 | 23.2 | +12.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 266.3 | 58.1 | +208.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,244.6 | 437.6 | +807.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 389.9 | 127.8 | +262.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 704.0 | 271.1 | +432.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 150.8 | 38.7 | +112.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Joliet, IL to Oak Forest, IL?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joliet or Oak Forest safer?
Oak Forest is safer with a total crime rate of 527 per 100K vs 1,595 for Joliet — a 67% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Joliet has a violent crime rate of 350.0 per 100K while Oak Forest has 89.1. Oak Forest has lower violent crime.
About Joliet, IL
Joliet, a former steel town on the Des Plaines River, boasts the historic Rialto Square Theatre. This city southwest of Chicago has a diverse population, with a significant Hispanic community. With a safety score of 53/100 and a population coverage of 150,569, Joliet has a total crime rate of 1,594.6 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.