600 E Independence Ave Crime & Safety Report

Safety overview

Total Registered Sex Offenders:

within 2 miles

within 1 mile

Total Reported Incidents & Crimes

Last 12 months

Neighborhood Score

Moderate Risk

Noticeable crime activity, including occasional assaults or theft. A few registered sex offenders may be in the vicinity. Caution advised.

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Full report contains 46 offenders within 5 miles and 12 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

46 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 600 E Independence Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650

22 Rape

16 Child Involved

29 Assault

0 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
LOPEZ PAZ, JAIR 34 years old Rapist Violent		1020 LINCOLN JACKSONVILLE, IL, 62691	2	Medium
MATHEWS, JAMAR C 47 years old Violent		1098 HARDIN JACKSONVILLE, IL, 62650	1.7	Medium
STROWDER, JAMES 43 years old Violent		2226 E MORTON JACKSONVILLE, IL, 62650	2.1	Medium
MILLER, MICHAEL L 51 years old Child Involved		HMLS E HOMELESS 263 JACKSONVILLE, IL, 62650	0.7	High
RUSH, POLLOCK 53 years old Child Involved	CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE FORCE and VIOLATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION 2024-10-25T06:34:59	909 S DIAMOND ST JACKSONVILLE, IL, 62650	1.6	Medium

12 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

11 Low

1 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Traffic 07/14/2026 04:20 PM	N Church St & W Lafayette Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near North Church Street and West Lafayette Avenue in Jacksonville involving a red or maroon GMC sport utility vehicle with an apparent expired registration.
Traffic 07/14/2026 12:12 PM	W Walnut St & N Main St, Jacksonville, IL 62650	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a green 2003 GMC pickup near Walnut Street and Main Street in Jacksonville, possibly in the parking lot of a business called Turner Trace.
Traffic 07/06/2026 08:37 PM	E Morton Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop involving a black Kia SUV on Morton Avenue near the west edge of Jacksonville. Dispatchers appeared to check the vehicle information over the radio.
Missing Person 06/28/2026 02:20 PM	Jacksonville, IL 62650	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities in Jacksonville broadcast information about a possible missing juvenile girl last seen wearing yellow pajamas and riding a white bicycle. Jacksonville police are listed as the authority for the incident.
Traffic 06/27/2026 11:47 AM	Minor Dr & S Main St, South Jacksonville, IL 62650	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving a white GMC Yukon near South Main Street and Minor Drive in Jacksonville. The vehicle’s B truck registration was reported clear but expired for 2026.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

School	Distance
Il Sch for the Visually Impaired	0.5 mi
Lincoln Elem School	0.6 mi
Crossroad Learning Center	0.7 mi
Special Ed and Student Services	0.7 mi
The Lafayette Academy	0.8 mi
ARC	0.8 mi
The Early Years	0.9 mi
Washington Elem School	1.1 mi
Jacksonville High School	1.2 mi
North Jacksonville School	1.3 mi
Illinois School for the Deaf	1.8 mi
Jacksonville Middle School	1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 600 E Independence Ave 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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