A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Oak Lawn using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.
Selected property offense rate16.96
per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population56,552Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses959NIBRS offense records
TrendIncreasing2021,2022,2023,2024
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Oak Lawn reported 16.96 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024
That rate is #44 by highest rate among 159 validated IL city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 2046.8% from 2021 to 2024.
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Is Oak Lawn, IL safe?
This page cannot tell you whether Oak Lawn is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 16.96 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.
What property crime category is largest in Oak Lawn?
The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.
How does Oak Lawn compare with other validated IL city candidates?
Among 159 validated IL city candidates, Oak Lawn ranks #44 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 10.17 per 1,000 residents.
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