Crime & Safety Report for 231 E Woodlawn Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451

Review crime and safety information near 231 E Woodlawn Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 50 offenders within 5 miles and 2427 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

50 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 231 E Woodlawn Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451

50 Registered Offenders Nearby
18 Rape
25 Child Involved
20 Assault
2 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MECHER, JACK J

55 years old

Rapist

Violent

22541 MERRITON RD FRANKFORT, IL, 60423
3.9 Medium
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BAILEY, DEMARKUS D

46 years old

Rapist

Violent

HMLS HOMELESS JOLIET, IL, 60432
4.9 Medium
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KNIERIEM, ERIC LEE

47 years old

Child Involved

130 W BEVERLY BLVD NEW LENOX, IL, 60451
2.3 Medium
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CHAVEZ, MARIO

32 years old

Rapist

Violent

201 ADELLA AVE JOLIET, IL, 60433
4.9 Medium
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MILLER, EMMETT LEE

29 years old

Child Involved

207 SCHORIE AVE JOLIET, IL, 60433
4 Medium

2427 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2427 Crime & Incidents by Severity
294 Severe
333 Medium
618 Low
1182 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:35 PM

E Brightway Rd, Mokena, IL 60448

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Mokena respond to a report of a suspicious person walking around a backyard near a house on East Brightway, then moving toward a nearby empty lot while carrying an unknown item.

Suspicious Conduct

07/16/2026 08:35 PM

E Brightway Rd, Mokena, IL 60448

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person near a home on East Brightway Road. The person was reportedly seen walking through a backyard while carrying an unknown item, then returning without it and heading toward a nearby empty lot. The activity was reportedly captured on video, but no description of the person was immediately available.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:03 PM

W Laraway Rd & Nelson Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a dark gray SUV reportedly swerving between lanes near Nelson Road and Laraway Road in New Lenox before turning south on Nelson and leaving the caller’s view. The responding unit was later told to disregard the call.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:01 PM

E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested another unit to check the status of a New Lenox officer reported at/near Rees and Kane on E Lincoln Highway. The same officer later requested a separate juvenile-related complaint about kids riding around the officer’s traffic stop, and another unit was sent to assist.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:24 PM

Nelson Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a psychiatric problems call appears to have occurred near Nelson Road at Circle K in New Lenox. Ambulance 61 and Engine 61 responded to the scene.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Martin P McKay Education Center0.4 mi
Arnold J Tyler School0.5 mi
Bentley Elem School0.6 mi
Alex M Martino Jr High School0.8 mi
Haines Elem School1.2 mi
Oster-Oakview School1.3 mi
Spencer Crossing1.3 mi
Spencer Pointe1.3 mi
Spencer Trail1.3 mi
Lincoln-Way Central High School1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 231 E Woodlawn Rd in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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