Crime & Safety Report for 188 Amhurst Pl, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Review crime and safety information near 188 Amhurst Pl, Valparaiso, IN 46385. 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

$510,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 3,750 sqft

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

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Full report contains 23 offenders within 5 miles and 830 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

23 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 188 Amhurst Pl, Valparaiso, IN 46385

23 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
14 Child Involved
5 Assault
6 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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WATKINS, BRYCE DJUAN

19 years old

Child Involved

41 S 600 W HEBRON, IN, 46341
2.7 Medium
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CALDWELL, CLIFFORD L

74 years old

Child Involved

477 N STATE ROAD 149 VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
3.4 Medium
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SUTHER, BRADLEY NORK

60 years old

Child Involved

3550 REGALO DRIVE VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
3.9 Medium
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VEGA, SAMUEL JESUS

45 years old

Child Involved

Violent

464 N 475 W VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
2.7 Medium
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SHELTON, JERRY JAY

61 years old

Violent

402 PARK AVE WHEELER, IN, 46393
3.3 Medium

830 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

830 Crime & Incidents by Severity
78 Severe
103 Medium
201 Low
448 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Break-In

07/16/2026 05:20 PM

W 100 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement units were dispatched to a possible residential silent alarm at a home near West 100 North in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Break-In

07/16/2026 04:43 PM

State Rte 130, Valparaiso, IN 46385

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, units respond to a possible burglary alarm at a business on State Road 130 near Valparaiso, with video showing a person on site after hours who appears to have access but is not confirmed as authorized.

Break-In

07/16/2026 04:01 PM

N 600 W 75 w, Valparaiso, IN 46385

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible residential burglary alarm at a home near North 600 and 75 West, with a back door and interior motion sensor both triggered.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 03:49 PM

North St, Wheeler, IN 46393

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a possible civil standby at a residence on North Roosevelt for a person restrained by a protection order who wanted to retrieve belongings. The reporting party was said to be arriving soon in a black Ford pickup truck, and it was unclear if the protected person was present.

Traffic

07/16/2026 03:18 PM

West St, Valparaiso, IN 46385

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported two-vehicle crash in a parking lot near West Northland involving a black Toyota Camry and a silver Ford F-150.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Union Center Elementary School1.4 mi
Wheeler High School1.5 mi
Union Township Middle School1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 188 Amhurst Pl 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?

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