Crime & Safety Report for 5218 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638

Review crime and safety information near 5218 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 13788 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5218 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
245 Rape
132 Child Involved
355 Assault
11 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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RODRIGUEZ, MIGUEL A

48 years old

Violent

6328 S WINCHESTER AVE CHICAGO, IL, 60636
4.3 Medium
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AGUIRRE, RICHARD C

36 years old

Rapist

Violent

5750 W 91ST ST OAK LAWN, IL, 60453
4.6 Medium
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SALGADO, ANTONIO

37 years old

Rapist

Violent

4430 S ST LOUIS AVE BSMT CHICAGO, IL, 60632
2.5 Medium
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REED, MICHAEL

54 years old

Rapist

Violent

3200 S KILBOURN AVE CHICAGO, IL, 60623
3 Medium
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WELLS, KIM E

44 years old

Child Involved

6630 S S OAKLEY AVE CHICAGO, IL, 60638
4 Medium

13788 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

13788 Crime & Incidents by Severity
2644 Severe
2599 Medium
3270 Low
5275 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Suspicious Person

07/16/2026 09:46 PM

S Honore St, Chicago, IL 60636

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disturbance involving a man known to the caller who was reportedly at a residence door pulling his hair. It was unclear whether he had a weapon.

Property Damage

07/16/2026 09:45 PM

S Kolin Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of apparent criminal damage to a black vehicle near South Kolin Avenue. A female caller reported the vehicle at a stop sign with broken windows and several kids running from it while it was still moving and last seen heading westbound.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:44 PM

S Troy St, Chicago, IL 60629

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a female near Troy Street reportedly suffered smoke inhalation related to a bedroom candle fire; Ambulance 78 was dispatched for evaluation.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:43 PM

S Troy St, Chicago, IL 60629

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported smell of smoke at a home near the 6500 block of South Troy Street. They found a candle had caused a small fire and smoke in a bedroom, ventilated the residence, and returned units to service. A female with possible smoke inhalation was reported and an ambulance was sent to the scene.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 09:39 PM

S Harding Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible battery in progress near the 1800 block of South Harding Avenue in Chicago, where a caller reported being struck, scratched in the face, and having belongings thrown out a window, with another male on scene also reportedly trying to fight.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Twain Elem School0.5 mi
Charles J Sahs Elem School0.6 mi
Hearst Elem School1.1 mi
Pasteur Elem School1.2 mi
Academy for Global Citizenship1.2 mi
Grimes Elem School1.2 mi
Kinzie Elem School1.3 mi
Kennedy High School1.4 mi
Hancock College Preparatory HS1.5 mi
Hale Elem School1.5 mi
Richardson Middle School1.6 mi
Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress1.6 mi
Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia1.6 mi
Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem1.6 mi
Edwards Elem School1.7 mi

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