Crime & Safety Report for 609 N 1st Ave, Canton, IL 61520

Review crime and safety information near 609 N 1st Ave, Canton, IL 61520. 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

$89,950 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 1,172 sqft

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

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Full report contains 43 offenders within 5 miles and 214 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

43 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 609 N 1st Ave, Canton, IL 61520

43 Registered Offenders Nearby
20 Rape
20 Child Involved
22 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

KRUZAN, TOMMY L E

43 years old

Child Involved

265 W OAK CANTON, IL, 61520
1 Medium
Offender photo

ANDERSON, DAVID L

41 years old

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16

2024-10-25T06:34:59

815 N 8TH AVE CANTON, IL, 61520
0.6 High
Offender photo

ROBERTS, RICHARD L

59 years old

Child Involved

FELONY CONVICTION AFTER 7/1/2011 and AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM <13

2024-10-25T06:34:59

321 N AVENUE C CANTON, IL, 61520
1.5 Medium
Offender photo

BAKER, CHARLES LEE

46 years old

Rapist

CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE FORCE and AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM <13

2024-10-25T06:34:59

406 DEAN CT CANTON, IL, 61520
0.4 High
Offender photo

BERRY, DALE A

38 years old

Child Involved

VIOLATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION and AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM <13

2024-10-25T06:34:59

645 N 3RD AVE CANTON, IL, 61520
0.2 High

214 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

214 Crime & Incidents by Severity
16 Severe
16 Medium
23 Low
159 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:59 AM

N 4th Ave, Canton, IL 61520

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency may involve a female who fell several days ago and has knee pain near North Fourth Avenue.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:57 AM

N 4th Ave, Canton, IL 61520

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to an apartment near North Fourth Avenue for a 73-year-old woman who fell several days ago and has knee pain.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:44 AM

N 5th Ave, Canton, IL 61520

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency was reported at a medical clinic on North Fifth Avenue, involving a 69-year-old man with breathing problems who was not alert and may have had slurred speech. Emergency crews were requested to respond with a high-priority status.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:21 AM

W Locust St, Canton, IL 61520

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a female employee near Illinois River Correctional Center has a possible reaction to medication and chest pain. She is conscious and breathing.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:21 AM

E Elm St, Canton, IL 61520

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance units were dispatched to an apartment at East Elm Apartments in Canton for a reported medical emergency involving a 70-year-old woman who was not alert.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Canton High School0.4 mi
ROYALS RSSP Canton0.6 mi
ROYALS Academy Canton0.6 mi
Lincoln Elementary School1.0 mi
Westview Elementary School1.1 mi
Eastview Elementary School1.1 mi
Ingersoll Middle School1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 609 N 1st 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?

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