Crime & Safety Report for 1182 Salt Creek Rd, Burns Harbor, IN 46304

Review crime and safety information near 1182 Salt Creek Rd, Burns Harbor, IN 46304. 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

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

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Full report contains 68 offenders within 5 miles and 3259 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

68 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1182 Salt Creek Rd, Burns Harbor, IN 46304

68 Registered Offenders Nearby
6 Rape
38 Child Involved
11 Assault
17 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HAYWOOD, DANA J

30 years old

Rapist

Violent

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

49 years old

Rapist

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

59 years old

Child Involved

382 KEYSTONE DR VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
4 Medium
Offender photo

SCHRADER, MICHAEL E

51 years old

Rapist

Violent

900 QUAIL RIDGE DR PORTER, IN, 46304
3.9 Medium
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CANNON, RICHARD WARREN

31 years old

Child Involved

250 US 12 HIGHWAY BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304
2.2 Medium

3259 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3259 Crime & Incidents by Severity
328 Severe
489 Medium
886 Low
1556 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

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.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:13 PM

W Beam St, Porter, IN 46304

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop involving a black Dodge-style car near Beam Street in Porter, Indiana, with radio exchanges about a passenger and unit status.

Break-In

07/16/2026 08:13 PM

W Beam St, Porter, IN 46304

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers handled a possible burglary alarm at a home near West Beam Street in Porter, Indiana. Officers attempted to contact the property owners, but nobody came to the door.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Ethel R Jones Elementary School1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1182 Salt Creek Rd 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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