Crime & Safety Report for 604 Cowles Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

Review crime and safety information near 604 Cowles Ave, Joliet, IL 60435. 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

$265,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,552 sqft

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

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Full report contains 258 offenders within 5 miles and 2502 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

258 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 604 Cowles Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

258 Registered Offenders Nearby
120 Rape
97 Child Involved
152 Assault
9 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GREGORY, MICHAEL TODD

44 years old

Rapist

Violent

904 WESTMINSTER STREET JOLIET, IL, 60435
0.9 High
Offender photo

GALLEGOS, ROMEO

66 years old

Rapist

Violent

1910 N HICKORY ST 1 CREST HILL, IL, 60403
1.9 Medium
Offender photo

PORTER, NATHAN L

56 years old

Rapist

1000 CORA ST 2A JOLIET, IL, 60435
0.9 High
Offender photo

BANKS, ZION LAYSHAWN

22 years old

16830 E STATE ROUTE 53 CREST HILL, IL, 60503
3.2 Medium
Offender photo

RAMOS, MIGUEL

36 years old

Rapist

Violent

950 W RENWICK RD CREST HILL, IL, 60446
4.4 Medium

2502 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2502 Crime & Incidents by Severity
296 Severe
321 Medium
626 Low
1259 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:53 PM

Mayor Art Schultz Dr, Joliet, IL

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevy occupied by one person near Washington and York, later updating their location to the area of Mayor Art Schultz Drive by the Metra parking lot in Joliet.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:06 PM

I-55, Joliet, IL

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a stalled vehicle on northbound I-55 near Black Road. The vehicle was moved to a safer location, and the occupants were waiting for roadside assistance for fuel.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:01 PM

Sterling Ave, Joliet, IL 60432

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop near Sterling Avenue, apparently involving a black Ford pickup truck.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:59 PM

I-55, Joliet, IL

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a disabled vehicle on the inside left shoulder of I-55 northbound near Black Road, with little or no shoulder space in that area.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:58 PM

I-55, Joliet, IL

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible disabled or hazardous vehicle was reported on I-55 northbound near Black Road in the Joliet area. A unit was sent, and responders noted there is essentially no shoulder in that part of the highway.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Farragut Elem School0.4 mi
M J Cunningham Elem Sch0.7 mi
Pershing Elem School0.8 mi
Taft Elementary School0.9 mi
Joliet West High School1.1 mi
Dirksen Junior High School1.2 mi
Hufford Junior High School1.2 mi
Lynne Thigpen Elem School1.3 mi
Joseph E Fisher School1.3 mi
Carl Sandburg Elementary1.6 mi
Joliet Central High School1.7 mi
Pathways Academy1.8 mi
Chaney-Monge School1.9 mi
Rockdale Elem School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 604 Cowles 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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