Crime & Safety Report for 8708 Central Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

Review crime and safety information near 8708 Central Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053. 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

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

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Full report contains 116 offenders within 5 miles and 7680 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

116 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8708 Central Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

116 Registered Offenders Nearby
57 Rape
45 Child Involved
67 Assault
6 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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ANDERSON, MARK J

52 years old

Violent

7923 N KENNETH AVE 2W SKOKIE, IL, 60610
1.8 Medium
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CARTLIDGE, JACK B

42 years old

Rapist

Violent

8300 HAMLIN AVE SKOKIE, IL, 60076
2.3 Medium
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HERNANDEZ, EDUARDO

32 years old

Child Involved

4636 W BIRCHWOOD AVE SKOKIE, IL, 60076
3.4 Medium
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HUGHES, ROBERT J

65 years old

Child Involved

8134 N KNOX AVE 2N SKOKIE, IL, 60076
1.4 Medium
Offender photo

IRVINE, MICHAEL H

36 years old

Rapist

Violent

9133 KEATING 2N SKOKIE, IL, 60077
1.2 Medium

7680 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

7680 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1122 Severe
958 Medium
1188 Low
4412 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:51 PM

N Summit Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near North Summit Avenue and unit (number withheld) in Park Ridge. Ambulance 36 was assigned to the scene.

Substance Use

07/16/2026 09:49 PM

N Paulina St & W Jonquil Terrace, Chicago, IL 60626

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports multiple incidents, including a possible DUI driver near North Shore and California, an assault in progress near West North Shore, and a disturbance near North Wentworth in the Paulina and Jonquil area of Chicago.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:32 PM

W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a follow-up on suspicious activity near Foster Avenue after security reported that a man got into a rideshare vehicle and left. They did not find any woman at the reported location, and it was reported that a woman may have driven onto a nearby freeway.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:26 PM

W Talcott Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported transformer fire near West Talcott Road in Park Ridge after a caller reported the transformer blew and a nearby tree was catching fire.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 09:20 PM

W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a third-party report of a possible domestic disturbance in a retail parking lot near West Foster Avenue, involving a man and woman seen arguing and the man pulling on the woman. The caller later reported that the woman walked away toward a nearby forest preserve, and officers indicated they would check the area.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
NTDSE Sat Program0.2 mi
Julia S Molloy Education Center0.2 mi
Thomas Edison Elem School0.7 mi
Madison Elem School0.8 mi
Jane Stenson School0.8 mi
Park View Elem School0.8 mi
Niles West High School1.0 mi
Lincoln Jr High School1.2 mi
Niles Central1.3 mi
Old Orchard Jr High School1.5 mi
Devonshire Elem School1.6 mi
Niles North High School1.6 mi
Elizabeth Meyer School1.8 mi
Golf Middle School1.9 mi
Hynes Elem School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 8708 Central 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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