Crime & Safety Report for 5438 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641

Review crime and safety information near 5438 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641. 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

$698,000 | 8 bd | 3 ba | 2,500 sqft

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 27233 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5438 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
261 Rape
139 Child Involved
324 Assault
22 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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ROGERS, TERRELL

47 years old

Rapist

Violent

2101 WEST CHICAGO, IL, 60618
2.9 Medium
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BURCHFIELD, CHRISTOPHER

47 years old

Rapist

Violent

3743 N NARRAGANSETT AVE 2F CHICAGO, IL, 60634
1.3 Medium
Offender photo

CLARKE, ANDREW P

36 years old

Child Involved

2338 W NELSON ST CHICAGO, IL, 60618
3.9 Medium
Offender photo

DYDA, SHAWN DEWAYNE

49 years old

Child Involved

8228 W OCONNOR DR GF RIVER GROVE, IL, 60171
3.5 Medium
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WALLACE, ALEXIS BRIANCA

28 years old

Rapist

Violent

4047 W HARRISON ST BSMT CHICAGO, IL, 60624
5 Medium

27233 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

27233 Crime & Incidents by Severity
4504 Severe
4773 Medium
7052 Low
10904 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:54 PM

N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes an EMS unit being assigned to a possible unconscious person at a location on North Laramie. The unit is later held available and then asks for the North Laramie assignment to be resent to their screen.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:48 PM

W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched for a diabetic patient near West Division Street and Fish Park.

Welfare Check

07/16/2026 09:45 PM

W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a welfare contact request in Chicago to notify a man that his mother was reportedly involved in an auto accident but is okay and at a hospital, with her belongings being held at a police station.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 09:44 PM

N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a domestic-related call about a man described as a daughter’s ex-boyfriend standing outside a residence near North Hamlin Avenue. It is unclear if this possible disturbance is connected to another nearby incident.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:44 PM

N Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported hit-and-run crash near North Austin Avenue, possibly in the area of Parker and Lockwood.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Reinberg Elem School0.3 mi
Foreman High School0.5 mi
Camras Elem School0.5 mi
Schubert Elem School0.7 mi
Gray Elem School0.7 mi
Chicago Academy Elem School0.7 mi
Chicago Academy High School0.7 mi
Falconer Elem School0.7 mi
Lyon Elem School0.8 mi
Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad1.0 mi
Horizon Science Acad-Belmont1.1 mi
Steinmetz College Prep HS1.1 mi
Intrinsic Charter High School1.1 mi
Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch1.1 mi
Hanson Park Elem School1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5438 W Melrose St 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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