Oak Park, MI has safety grade C, a population of about 29,446, an overall crime rate near 703 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Oak Park, MI is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Oak Park, MI for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Oak Park, MI Crime Rate and Safety Report
Oak Park, MI crime snapshot: safety grade C, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
C
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
4.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Oak Park, MI shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (56.0% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 207 incidents suggests Oak Park maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Oak Park demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Oak Park, MI Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for an area within Michigan (MI), identified by the GEOID "16000US2659920", a total of 207 incidents were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 109 incidents. Within the assault category, all 109 incidents are classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime represents the second largest category with 66 incidents. This category is further broken down into Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (26 incidents), Larceny/Theft Offenses (23 incidents), Stolen Property Offenses (8 incidents), Motor Vehicle Theft (4 incidents), and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (5 incidents). The "others" category accounts for 20 incidents, comprising Fraud Offenses (12 incidents), Counterfeiting/Forgery (2 incidents), Arson (1 incident), and Embezzlement (5 incidents). Robbery accounts for 7 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." Sex offenses are the least frequent, with 5 incidents, all classified as "Sex Offenses." To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional data is needed. The city name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data are not available in the provided JSON. Without this information, it is impossible to calculate crime rates, assess overall safety, or compare this area to other locations.
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49757
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Safety147.1
Per 1K147
Total Crimes49782
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Safety100.1
Per 1K100
Total Crimes48502
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Safety85.8
Per 1K86
Total Crimes48211
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Safety73.9
Per 1K74
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FAQ about crime in Oak Park, MI
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Oak Park, MI.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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