Crime & Safety Report for 2439 Chestnut St, Portage, IN 46368

Review crime and safety information near 2439 Chestnut St, Portage, IN 46368. 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 169 offenders within 5 miles and 5139 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

169 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2439 Chestnut St, Portage, IN 46368

169 Registered Offenders Nearby
18 Rape
78 Child Involved
36 Assault
50 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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COPE, ANDREW MICHAEL

39 years old

Child Involved

2280 E STATE ROAD 136 COVINGTON, IN, 47974
3.9 Medium
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WEBB, CORNELL V

52 years old

Rapist

Violent

5657 BREMEN PORTAGE, IN, 46368
2.5 Medium
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MILLSAPP, ALBERT R

44 years old

Violent

5700 FOREST CT GARY, IN, 46403
4.3 Medium
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DIAMOND, MAZEN M

48 years old

Violent

1171 135TH HOBART, IN, 46342
4.4 Medium
Offender photo

HATFIELD, JACOB M

26 years old

Rapist

Violent

936 S MIAMI PL LAKE STATION, IN, 46405
2.8 Medium

5139 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5139 Crime & Incidents by Severity
523 Severe
789 Medium
1331 Low
2496 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:50 PM

N Henry St, Gary, IN 46403

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responds to a report of a possible suspicious circumstance near North Henry Street in Gary, Indiana.

Suspicious Circumstance

07/16/2026 09:49 PM

N Henry St, Gary, IN 46403

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a person reportedly stranded near North Henry Street after a call from a nearby restaurant requesting a ride to the police station, as the department was apparently closed.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:44 PM

E Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving a white Mitsubishi near a business on Route 6, with several units responding.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:40 PM

Central Ave, Gary, IN 46405

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is checking on a white Chevy with a law enforcement supporter plate near Central Avenue and Pike, in the 2800 block area, with an associated address near the 3100 block of Central Avenue.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:34 PM

Lawrence St & Fairview St, Lake Station, IN 46405

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer contacted a disabled vehicle near Fairview Street and Lawrence Street in Lake Station. The officer ran license plate information for a Ford.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary0.8 mi
Willowcreek Middle School0.9 mi
Central Elementary School1.0 mi
William Fegely Middle School1.1 mi
George L Myers Elementary School1.3 mi
Crisman Elementary School1.4 mi
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School1.7 mi
Rowena Kyle Elementary School1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2439 Chestnut 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?

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