Crime & Safety Report for 802 Van Buren Ave, Charleston, IL 61920

Review crime and safety information near 802 Van Buren Ave, Charleston, IL 61920. 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

$118,900

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

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Full report contains 9 offenders within 5 miles and 353 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

9 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 802 Van Buren Ave, Charleston, IL 61920

9 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
5 Child Involved
3 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

PETRIE, CODY DWAYNE

36 years old

Rapist

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16 and AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16

2024-10-25T06:34:59

500 N DIVISION CHARLESTON, IL, 61920
0.8 High
Offender photo

JENNINGS, PEYTON V

21 years old

Child Involved

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY/FILM/PHOTOS

2024-10-25T06:34:59

JAIL COLES COUNTY JAIL MATTOON, IL, 61938
0 High
Offender photo

JACKSON, JOHNTA

47 years old

Rapist

Violent

CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT

2024-10-25T06:34:59

619 POLK AVE CHARLESTON, IL, 61920
0.4 High
Offender photo

RYAN, SETH ALLEN

23 years old

Child Involved

CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VIC 13-17

2024-10-25T06:34:59

1286 W STATE CHARLESTON, IL, 61920
1.6 Medium
Offender photo

LEBON, TRENT A

33 years old

Child Involved

FAIL TO REPORT WEEKLY/NO FIXED ADDRESS and CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM CANT CONSENT

2024-10-25T06:34:59

81 N LOXA MATTOON, IL, 61938
5 Medium

353 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

353 Crime & Incidents by Severity
39 Severe
15 Medium
14 Low
285 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:34 PM

Taylor Hall, 2121 4th St, Charleston, IL 61920

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a female was found down and then woke up at Taylor Hall near 4th Street. She is reportedly having hallucinations.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:13 PM

Copperfield Ln, Charleston, IL 61920

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving a child with chest pain and trouble breathing at a residence near Copperfield Lane in Charleston.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:44 PM

Jackson Ave, Charleston, IL 61920

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving an elderly male with a neurological condition and weakness near Jackson Avenue.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 02:35 PM

Monroe Ave, Charleston, IL 61920

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a medical alarm near Monroe Avenue for a 67-year-old male with right-sided pain and an abscess near his appendix.

Traffic

07/16/2026 01:57 PM

E St, Charleston, IL 61920

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible stranded motorist in the roadway near East Street in Charleston, with officers indicating it is a motorist assist rather than an abandoned vehicle involving a maroon Dodge passenger car.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Shelbyville TAOEP0.1 mi
Jefferson Elem School0.3 mi
Lerna TAOEP0.5 mi
Charleston Middle School0.5 mi
Mark Twain Elem School0.6 mi
Charleston High School0.7 mi
Carl Sandburg Elem School1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 802 Van Buren 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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