Is 226 S Main St 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.

How often is this HoodScore report updated?

The report displays its generated date. Update frequency varies by source and is explained in the HoodScore methodology.

How is the HoodScore calculated?

HoodScore combines nearby crime and offender data into a neighborhood safety score. Visit https://www.hoodscore.com/hoodscore-calculator.html to see how the calculation works.

226 S Main St Crime & Safety Report

Unlock the full safety report before making a decision about this neighborhood.

Full report contains 5 offenders within 5 miles and 36 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

5 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 226 S Main St, Topeka, IN 46571

0 Rape

3 Child Involved

0 Assault

2 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
PRESCO, CREG ERNEST 49 years old Child Involved	35-42-4-3 - Child Molesting 2025-08-28T21:01:46	324 MORROW ST TOPEKA, IN, 46571	0.4	High
FRY, CLARENCE JAY 71 years old		802 W LAKE ST TOPEKA, IN, 46571	0.5	High
WHITEMAN, DUSTIN JAMES 46 years old		827 W LAKE ST TOPEKA, IN, 46571	0.6	High
SHROCK, JONATHAN PAYTON 28 years old Child Involved	Statue - 35-42-4-9, Charge - Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 2024-12-17T07:36:32	289 E PERRY RD LIGONIER, IN, 46767	4.5	Medium
POLLOCK, ERICK C 49 years old Child Involved	Statue - 35-42-4-3, Charge - Child Molesting 2024-12-17T07:36:32 Statue - 35-42-4-3, Charge - Child Molesting 2024-12-17T07:36:32	324 MORROW ST TOPEKA, IN, 46571	0.4	High

36 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3 Severe

10 Medium

8 Low

15 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Suspicious Activity 07/14/2026 09:11 PM	N Main St, Ligonier, IN 46767	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a suspicious vehicle complaint at a business near North Main Street involving a box truck parked by scrap bins in the west parking lot. The caller, an employee who had just left work, believed someone might be inside the truck, and officers discussed how to verify whether the vehicle was allowed to be there.
Domestic Dispute 07/14/2026 05:58 PM	North St 300 w, Ligonier, IN 46767	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch traffic references a previous domestic violence call near North Street and 300 West in Ligonier, with an officer requesting the next available record and checking if another unit is on scene.
Domestic Dispute 07/14/2026 03:23 PM	W 1000 N, Ligonier, IN 46767	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported juvenile domestic disturbance near West 1000 North, where a caller said her autistic son was being violent and threatening her. No weapons were reported, and he was said to be in the backyard.
Fire 07/02/2026 06:33 PM	North St, Ligonier, IN 46767	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were sent to an area near North Street and West Street for a reported outdoor fire. The reporting party later suggested it might be a group of kids having a bonfire with gasoline, but still requested that firefighters continue responding.
Fire 07/02/2026 01:35 PM	North St 550 e, Ligonier, IN 46767	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Noble County responded to a reported fire in a large pine tree between two poles near the intersection of 900 North and 550 East. Units searched the surrounding area and coordinated with the local utility company to address the incident.

Crime & Safety Report for 226 S Main St, Topeka, IN 46571