Crime & Safety Report for 0 Us Highway 20, Portage, IN 46368

Review crime and safety information near 0 Us Highway 20, Portage, IN 46368. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$249,000

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

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Full report contains 92 offenders within 5 miles and 3578 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

92 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 0 Us Highway 20, Portage, IN 46368

92 Registered Offenders Nearby
8 Rape
49 Child Involved
17 Assault
25 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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WEBB, CORNELL V

52 years old

Rapist

Violent

5657 BREMEN PORTAGE, IN, 46368
4.1 Medium
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HATFIELD, JACOB M

26 years old

Rapist

Violent

936 S MIAMI PL LAKE STATION, IN, 46405
4.7 Medium
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HAYWOOD, DANA J

30 years old

Rapist

Violent

2134 WELLS ST LAKE STATION, IN, 46405
3.5 Medium
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ROGERS, JERRY J

49 years old

Rapist

2651 MONNIER ST PORTAGE, IN, 46368
2 Medium
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HIX, VINCENT

59 years old

Child Involved

382 KEYSTONE DR VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
3.7 Medium

3578 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3578 Crime & Incidents by Severity
351 Severe
551 Medium
964 Low
1712 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:40 PM

Central Ave, Gary, IN 46405

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is checking on a white Chevy with a law enforcement supporter plate near Central Avenue and Pike, in the 2800 block area, with an associated address near the 3100 block of Central Avenue.

Missing Person

07/16/2026 09:26 PM

Ash St, Portage, IN 46368

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near Ash Street in Portage for a possible runaway or missing child report from a caller who was not at the scene.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 09:26 PM

Sullivan St, Lake Station, IN 46405

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible disturbance near Sullivan Street involving neighbors loudly beating on trash cans.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:22 PM

Central Ave & McCool Rd, Portage, IN 46368

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a vehicle driving recklessly near McCool Road and Central Avenue in Portage. The caller described an old gold Lexus passenger car traveling southbound on McCool. Responding units checked the area but the vehicle was gone when they arrived.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:01 PM

Lagoon Way, Portage, IN 46368

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop behind a theater involving a gray Honda with Illinois passenger plates, which initially did not stop but then pulled into Lagoon Way in Portage, Indiana.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Crisman Elementary School0.9 mi
Ethel R Jones Elementary School1.4 mi
Rowena Kyle Elementary School1.8 mi
Willowcreek Middle School1.9 mi
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 0 Us Highway 20 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.

How often is this HoodScore report updated?

The report displays its generated date. Update frequency varies by source and is explained in the HoodScore methodology.

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