Is 168 S Commonwealth Ave in a low-crime area?

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168 S Commonwealth Ave Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 168 offenders within 5 miles and 2322 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

168 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 168 S Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

76 Rape

70 Child Involved

93 Assault

6 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Address	Distance	Risk
KOEHN, DUSTIN C 26 years old Child Involved	2002 COLLEGE GREEN DR ELGIN, IL, 60123	1.8	Medium
ZIEMBA, ERIC F 50 years old Child Involved	346 E RIVERVIEW DR 5 SOUTH ELGIN, IL, 60177	1.8	Medium
CASTRO, MICKOOLD JOSABETH 49 years old Rapist Violent	1700 MADELINE ELGIN, IL, 60124	3.8	Medium
HANSEN, JESSE L 42 years old Child Involved	HMLS HOMELESS ELGIN, IL, 60120	2.4	Medium
QUINTO, MICHAEL JULIAN 26 years old Child Involved	1700 SPARTAN DR ELGIN, IL, 60123	1.7	Medium

2322 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

314 Severe

180 Medium

201 Low

1627 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Traffic 07/16/2026 09:22 PM	S Randall Rd & Stearns Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported single-vehicle crash near Randall Road and Stearns Road in South Elgin. A red vehicle apparently hit a barrier, airbags deployed, and one person was reported unconscious but breathing. Police and fire units were on scene and managing the incident.
Traffic 07/16/2026 09:18 PM	S Randall Rd & Stearns Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a reported crash with injuries involving a red vehicle that apparently struck a barrier head-on near Randall Road and Stearns Road in South Elgin. A witness on scene reported no occupants were seen in the vehicle and the extent of injuries is unknown while police are still en route.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 09:17 PM	Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a diabetic patient near Villa Street; patient reported low blood sugar. Additional accident with injuries reported near Randall Road and Stearns Road.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 09:09 PM	Regan Dr, East Dundee, IL 60118	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 65-year-old woman with heart and breathing problems, including reported AFib with rapid heart rate, near Regan Drive in East Dundee. Ambulance 41 and Engine 41 were sent to the scene.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 08:48 PM	Grandstand Pl, Elgin, IL 60123	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded near Grandstand Place for a patient with suicidal thoughts who appeared cooperative and willing to go with responders.

School	Distance
Abbott Middle School	0.2 mi
Washington Elem School	0.3 mi
Harriet Gifford Elem School	0.5 mi
Larkin High School	0.7 mi
Highland Elem School	0.7 mi
Lowrie Elem School	0.9 mi
Kimball Middle School	1.1 mi
Central School Program	1.3 mi
New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Pgm	1.4 mi
DREAM Academy	1.4 mi
Dream Academy	1.4 mi
Phoenix	1.4 mi
Illinois Park Elem School	1.4 mi
Hillcrest Elem School	1.5 mi
Channing Memorial Elem School	1.5 mi

Crime & Safety Report for 168 S Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123