The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Oak Forest, LA: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$29,018

Cost of Crime™ for Oak Forest, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,018 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Oak Forest in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Oak Forest, LA Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Oak Forest ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of cities but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to Oak Forest's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Oak Forest is 16.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oak Forest, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Oak Forest for 2025 is $29,018. This translates to approximately $446 per resident and $1,018 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Oak Forest. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Oak Forest Compared to Other Cities?

Oak Forest, LA:	$446
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oak Forest is $446 per year, which is $18 less than the national average and $277 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Oak Forest:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $973 more than in Oak Forest.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $163 less than in Oak Forest

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Oak Forest for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Oak Forest	Cost per Oak Forest Resident
Murder	$15,708	$242
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,078	$47
Robbery	$678	$10
Assault	$2,875	$44
Kidnapping	$427	$7
Vehicle Theft	$201	$3
Burglary	$1,716	$26
Theft	$1,981	$30
Arson	$99	$2
Vandalism	$732	$11
Animal Cruelty	$46	$1
Drug Crimes	$1,435	$22
Identity Theft	$42	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$29,018	$446

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oak Forest, LA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Oak Forest totals $119,674 ($1,841 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $148,691 ($2,288 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Oak Forest crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Oak Forest’s 65 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Oak Forest Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Oak Forest residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.540
Robbery	0.3317
Rape	0.7810
Murder	0.1286
Total Violent Crime	2.781 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.886
Vehicle Theft	0.1996
Burglary	2.911
Arson	0.0632
Total Property Crime	9.060 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1082
Drug Crimes	2.984
Vandalism	1.577
Identity Theft	0.0831
Animal Cruelty	0.0954
Total "Other" Rate	4.848 (B+)

Individual Oak Forest Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Oak Forest is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Oak Forest.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Humphreys, LA	B+	C+	B+
Gibson, LA	C+	D+	C+
Donner, LA	C	D	B-
Crescent, LA	B-	C-	C+
Schriever, LA	D+	D	D+
Chula, LA	B-	A	B
Gray, LA	C+	D+	C+
Leighton, LA	D+	D-	D
Bayou Cane, LA	D	D	D-
Mandalay, LA	B+	A-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Oak Forest is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Turner Douglass, WV	C-	D-	D-
Codell, KS	F	D-	D-
Cold Bay, AK	D-	F	F
Coppock, IA	B-	C-	C-
Craigside, MS	D-	C	C
Crocheron, MD	F	F	F
Crouch, VA	D+	C-	C-
Crowtown, KY	D	C-	C-
Cuprum, ID	C	A-	A-
Cypress, IN	A-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Oak Forest is safer than the Louisiana state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Oak Forest, LA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Oak Forest schools on SchoolGrade

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