Crime & Safety Report for 1540 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Review crime and safety information near 1540 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202. 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

$725,000 | 4 bd | 4 ba | 3,570 sqft

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 22807 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1540 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
55 Rape
309 Child Involved
83 Assault
81 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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SCOTT, MICHAEL L

51 years old

Child Involved

611 N CAPITOL AVE E INIANAPOLIS, IN, 46204
1 Medium
Offender photo

WILBOURN, QUINCY

47 years old

Rapist

Violent

3743 E E MARKET ST INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46201
1.6 Medium
Offender photo

ROGAN, DONALD L

51 years old

Violent

245 N N DELAWARE INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46204
1.2 Medium
Offender photo

MATHENY, SHAUN EDWARD

35 years old

Child Involved

3739 E 9TH ST INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46201
2.6 Medium
Offender photo

GARCIA, JOSHUA ISRAEL

26 years old

Violent

1160 W 16TH ST INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46202
1.7 Medium

22807 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

22807 Crime & Incidents by Severity
3107 Severe
2702 Medium
4776 Low
12222 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:14 PM

Justice Wy, Indianapolis, IN 46203

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, jail staff report an inmate is usually high and suicidal; a request was made to move him from one holding cell to another due to his status.

Missing Person

07/16/2026 10:07 PM

Orchard Terrace, Indianapolis, IN 46218

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a possible welfare check on a woman at a residence near Orchard Terrace after a monitoring client reportedly lost signal and was not in the area.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:06 PM

W Vermont St & N Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a sick person reported near West Vermont Street and North Capitol Avenue, may involve location near (number withheld) North 200 West.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:06 PM

W 16th St & N Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible heart-related medical issue near West 16th Street and North Capitol Avenue, with an additional location reference of the 1500 block of North 200 West.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:01 PM

E 16th St & N Sherman Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46218

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported rolling disturbance near North Sherman Drive and East 16th Street involving a caller in a white vehicle who said a black SUV was following them. The situation was later apparently resolved when the caller drove in a different direction.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Center for Inquiry School 270.3 mi
Herron High School0.3 mi
Center For Inquiry School 20.8 mi
Paramount Cottage Home1.0 mi
Paramount Online Academy1.0 mi
H L Harshman Middle School1.1 mi
Theodore Potter School 741.1 mi
Francis W Parker School 561.1 mi
Crispus Attucks High School1.1 mi
Arsenal Technical High School1.1 mi
KIPP Indy Legacy High1.2 mi
BELIEVE Circle City High School1.2 mi
George Washington Carver School 871.3 mi
Urban ACT Academy1.5 mi
Washington Irving Neighborhood School1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1540 Central Ave in a low-crime area?

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