Crime & Safety Report for 513 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL 60178

Review crime and safety information near 513 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL 60178. 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

$349,900 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 1,775 sqft

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

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Full report contains 9 offenders within 5 miles and 668 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

9 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 513 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL 60178

9 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
5 Child Involved
4 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

NIMERFROH, GLENN A

63 years old

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT

2024-10-25T06:34:59

49W68 MIDDLETON RD MAPLE PARK, IL, 60151
4.9 Medium
Offender photo

OUSLEY, JAMES K

29 years old

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16

2024-10-25T06:34:59

319 E OTTAWA ST S SYCAMORE, IL, 60178
2.3 Medium
Offender photo

SANCHEZ, JOSE L

40 years old

Rapist

Violent

CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT/CANT CONSENT

2024-10-25T06:34:59

1280 E STATE ST SYCAMORE, IL, 60115
2.3 Medium
Offender photo

DUNBAR, WAYNE

58 years old

Child Involved

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY/FILM/PHOTOS

2024-10-25T06:34:59

1709 DEKALB SYCAMORE, IL, 60178
3.9 Medium
Offender photo

ZEMON, MICHAEL ROY

43 years old

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16

2024-10-25T06:34:59

1401 S PRAIRIE SYCAMORE, IL, 60178
3.3 Medium

668 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

668 Crime & Incidents by Severity
57 Severe
90 Medium
132 Low
389 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:52 PM

Fair St, Sycamore, IL 60178

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews are dispatched to a location on Fair Street for a reported medical emergency involving a man who says he cannot breathe.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:56 PM

Kish Hospital Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical transport is en route to Kishwaukee Hospital near DeKalb.

Traffic

07/16/2026 06:50 PM

Mercantile Dr, Sycamore, IL 60178

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop on a black Lincoln reported east of Mercantile Drive in Sycamore.

Traffic

07/16/2026 05:17 PM

Briarwood Ln, Sycamore, IL 60178

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked a reported parking violation near Meadow Creek involving vehicles from Briarwood Apartments parked on the street due to parking lot work and cleared the complaint without a report.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:08 PM

Kish Hospital Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, units are en route to Kish Hospital Drive with medics for a possible medical emergency. One unit is following shortly.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
North Grove Elementary School0.4 mi
North Elementary School1.3 mi
Sycamore Middle School1.3 mi

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Is 513 Amherst Dr 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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