The Total Recall: Police Calls in Oak Forest in January, 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 January. 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 34 calls, thefts accounted for 40 percent of the city's calls for service in the month of January.

Burglary

Burglaries took the second highest total, with 22 calls, accounting for 26 percent of the total.

Ward with the Most Calls for Service

Ward accounted for 29 percent of the total calls for service, and also the highest occurrence of theft (16). Wards 2 and 3 have the highest population of commercial businesses and are most commonly targeted by thieves, according to Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee Chairman Dennis Mitzner.

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

Yep. The total calls for service for January add up to 86, a 40 percent increase from December's totals.