Crime & Safety Report for 20 Crest Dr, Dune Acres, IN 46304

Review crime and safety information near 20 Crest Dr, Dune Acres, 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 — 2026-07-25

$950,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 2,512 sqft

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

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Full report contains 14 offenders within 5 miles and 1114 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

14 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 20 Crest Dr, Dune Acres, IN 46304

14 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
11 Child Involved
2 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

SCHRADER, MICHAEL E

51 years old

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE

2024-10-25T06:34:59

900 QUAIL RIDGE DR PORTER, IN, 46304
1.9 Medium
Offender photo

CANNON, RICHARD WARREN

31 years old

Child Involved

35-42-4-6 - Child Solicitation Sexual Motivation

2025-08-28T21:00:34

250 US 12 HIGHWAY BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304
2.5 Medium
Offender photo

DICKERSON, CARLOS JAMES

58 years old

Rapist

250 W 12 US HWY BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304
2.5 Medium
Offender photo

KRESS, RICHARD ROBERT

60 years old

1108 N BABCOCK RD BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304
4.2 Medium
Offender photo

MATA, PEDRO

72 years old

Child Involved

1150 STINSON DR BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304
3.9 Medium

1114 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1114 Crime & Incidents by Severity
96 Severe
154 Medium
303 Low
561 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

Other Non-Crime Event

07/16/2026 06:51 PM

S 2nd St & W Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact with a juvenile riding an e-bike near the intersection of Second Street and Morgan Avenue in Chesterton.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Discovery Charter School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 20 Crest Dr 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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