Crime & Safety Report for 301 Sheldon Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Review crime and safety information near 301 Sheldon Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515. 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

$389,000 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 1,060 sqft

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

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Full report contains 118 offenders within 5 miles and 10888 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

118 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 301 Sheldon Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

118 Registered Offenders Nearby
46 Rape
60 Child Involved
46 Assault
9 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

ORTIZ, ERNESTO

50 years old

Child Involved

1011 WARRENVILLE LISLE, IL, 60532
4.2 Medium
Offender photo

MCCLINTON, MARSHAUN C

26 years old

Child Involved

7300 WOODWARD WOODRIDGE, IL, 60517
3.7 Medium
Offender photo

BARCENAS-GALLEGOS, ULICES

31 years old

Rapist

Violent

2777 FINLEY DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515
3.2 Medium
Offender photo

OHARA, THOMAS P

64 years old

Rapist

Violent

7535 KINGERY HIGHWAY 217 WILLOWBROOK, IL, 60527
4.1 Medium
Offender photo

FAROOQI, AUSAF K

42 years old

Child Involved

2 TRANS AM PLAZA 160 OAK BROOK TERRA, IL, 60181
3.4 Medium

10888 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

10888 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1512 Severe
1562 Medium
2645 Low
5169 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:22 PM

Lemont Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded in Downers Grove to a report of an 82-year-old woman who was unresponsive with a possible diabetic issue near Owen Avenue, with units transporting to local hospitals.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:12 PM

S School St, Lombard, IL 60148

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a report of open burning near South School Street and 14th Street in Lombard.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:46 PM

S Addison Ave, Lombard, IL 60148

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving a 94-year-old female who fell and is bleeding near South Addison Avenue in Lombard.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:43 PM

S Addison Ave, Lombard, IL 60148

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an 87-year-old female reportedly fell and is awake and breathing near South Addison Avenue in Lombard. Medic unit dispatched.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:37 PM

W Edson Pl & S Elizabeth St, Lombard, IL 60148

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible alarm issue at a building near West Arbutus Drive and South Elizabeth Street in Lombard. Medic and tower units checked upper floors and garage stairwells and reported nothing found at that time.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Lester Elem School0.4 mi
Whittier Elem School0.5 mi
C E Miller Elem School0.8 mi
South School0.9 mi
J T Manning Elem School0.9 mi
Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S1.1 mi
O Neill Middle School1.4 mi
Herrick Middle School1.4 mi
Highland Elem School1.5 mi
Fairmount Elem School1.5 mi
Pierce Downer Elem School1.5 mi
Maercker Elem School1.5 mi
Clarendon Hills Middle School1.7 mi
Belle Aire Elem School1.9 mi
Hillcrest Elem School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 301 Sheldon Ave in a low-crime area?

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