The Total Recall: Police Calls in Oak Forest in December, All Wards

Each week, Patch features items from reports on file at the . Although not all accounts are reported in the Patch police blotter, the Crime Prevention Committee compiles the number of calls of service monthly, by type and location.

Today, Patch gives you the rundown of what was called in and where during the month of December. Which calls did police hear the most? Which ward accounted for the majority of the city's police calls?

Before we tell you, if you're unsure of which ward you live in? Visit Patch's Oak Forest 101—a quick summary of the most important facts about Oak Forest.

Theft

With 30 calls, thefts accounted for nearly half—49 percent—of the city's calls for service in the month of December. Of the 30 calls, .

Next Most Common Call for Service

Criminal Damage

Police responded to 12 calls of criminal damage within city limits, making it the second most commonly reported occurrence in the month of December. The 12 calls accounted for 20 percent of the city's overall 61.

Ward with the Most Calls for Service

Wards and tie for the most calls for service within the month of December, accounting for roughly 25 percent of the city's total calls. 

Wards 2 and 3 have the highest population of commercial businesses and are most commonly targeted by thieves, according to Crime Prevention Committee Chairman Dennis Mitzner.

Did Oak Forest See a Jump in Total Calls for Service?

Nope. The total calls for service for December add up to 61, a decrease from November's 76 calls.