Crime & Safety Report for 1452 Gossett Mill Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304

Review crime and safety information near 1452 Gossett Mill Ave, Chesterton, 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 14 offenders within 5 miles and 1357 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

14 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1452 Gossett Mill Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304

14 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
9 Child Involved
3 Assault
2 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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SCHRADER, MICHAEL E

51 years old

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE

2024-10-25T06:34:59

900 QUAIL RIDGE DR PORTER, IN, 46304
3.6 Medium
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HASCHKE, GERHARD GERD

55 years old

290 WEST 1050 N CHESTERTON, IN, 46304
4.7 Medium
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KRESS, RICHARD ROBERT

60 years old

1108 N BABCOCK RD BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304
3.9 Medium
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MATA, PEDRO

72 years old

Child Involved

1150 STINSON DR BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304
4.2 Medium
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HINKLE, RAYMOND SCOTT

54 years old

Violent

Statue - 11990001, Charge - 22.011(a)(1) PC - Sexual Assault

2024-12-17T07:36:32

593 FOXWOOD CT WESTVILLE, IN, 46391
4.7 Medium

1357 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1357 Crime & Incidents by Severity
137 Severe
193 Medium
307 Low
720 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 09:32 PM

Aspen Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an apparent open-line 911 call tracing to a residence near Aspen Drive, where a male and female could be heard arguing. The male reportedly encouraged calling the police and appeared to be slurring his words, suggesting possible intoxication, while referencing that they had both hit each other in the past.

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.

Traffic

07/16/2026 07:43 PM

Melton Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported traffic crash on US 20 near a truck stop, involving a dark gray sport utility vehicle and a semi truck that may have been pushing the smaller vehicle. The vehicles have moved into a nearby parking lot.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 06:58 PM

W Indiana Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a loud boom that reportedly shook nearby homes and was followed by lights on near a landscaping business on West Indiana Avenue. The business owner requested an officer to meet her at the location to check the property.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Chesterton Senior High School1.7 mi
Westchester Intermediate School1.8 mi
Bailly Elementary School1.8 mi

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