River Forest, IN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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68%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

67%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

68%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

River Forest crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that River Forest crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The River Forest crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The River Forest crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	River Forest_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	747 (estimate)	1,850	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	6.2	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	32.8	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	43.0	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	224.2	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	124 (estimate)	306	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	226.1	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,118.6	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	199.4	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	624 (estimate)	1,544	1,954

River Forest crime map

The River Forest crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in River Forest as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The River Forest crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the River Forest crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

River Forest crime rates are 68% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in River Forest are 67% lower than the national average
In River Forest you have a 1 in 134 chance of becoming a victim of crime
River Forest is safer than 74% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in River Forest has decreased by 14%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in River Forest

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in River Forest is 1 in 809

The chance of being a victim of property crime in River Forest is 1 in 161

The chance of being a victim of crime in River Forest is 1 in 134

Year Over Year Crime In River Forest (per 100,000 people)

River Forest police department

Item	River Forest	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	8,766	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.4	3.3

Sex offenders in Indiana

State	Total offenders	Indiana_/100K	National_/100K
Indiana	12,315	198	266

There are a total of 12,315 sex offenders in Indiana. This yields a total of 198 sex offenders in Indiana per 100,000 residents which is 26% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Pendleton, IN	4,429	40	181	221
Edgewood, IN	2,050	112	563	674
Country Club Heights, IN	173	124	624	747
Woodlawn Heights, IN	88	124	624	747
Lapel, IN	2,379	125	631	756
Frankton, IN	2,107	131	661	792
Daleville, IN	1,565	132	668	801
River Forest, IN	8	124	624	747

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Natural Bridge, AL	8	417	1,772	2,188
Platinum, AK	8	1,139	2,685	3,825
Stotesbury, MO	8	789	3,781	4,570
Elbert, TX	7	593	3,159	3,752
Wales, ND	9	452	3,224	3,676
River Forest, IN	8	124	624	747

Source: The River Forest, IN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.