Crime & Safety Report for 246 142nd St, Hammond, IN 46327

Review crime and safety information near 246 142nd St, Hammond, IN 46327. 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

$335,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 3,071 sqft

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

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Full report contains 276 offenders within 5 miles and 8199 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

276 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 246 142nd St, Hammond, IN 46327

276 Registered Offenders Nearby
103 Rape
73 Child Involved
134 Assault
52 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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WRIGHT, ANTAWN

31 years old

Rapist

Violent

538 W MACKINAW AVE CALUMET CITY, IL, 60409
1.7 Medium
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BERRY, RODNEY J

55 years old

Rapist

Violent

400 PARK AVE 706 CALUMET CITY, IL, 60409
3.9 Medium
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FIGUEROA, CARLOS

41 years old

Child Involved

365 W 166TH ST CALUMET CITY, IL, 60409
3.5 Medium
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VALLERY, LAVAR

45 years old

Violent

383 N CORNELL AVE 2 CALUMET CITY, IL, 60409
3.1 Medium
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BREWER, DAWON

31 years old

Rapist

Violent

1274 S BALMORAL AVE CALUMET CITY, IL, 60409
3.1 Medium

8199 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

8199 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1052 Severe
1414 Medium
2023 Low
3710 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:53 PM

Blackstone Ave, Dolton, IL 60419

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a patient with chest pains at a healthcare facility near Blackstone Avenue. Ambulance 15 and Engine 15 were dispatched and Ambulance 15 arrived on scene.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:52 PM

Blackstone Ave, Dolton, IL 60419

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a person reported chest pain at a healthcare facility near Blackstone Avenue.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:39 PM

W 150th St & Reading Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer-initiated traffic stop was conducted near West 150th Street and Reading Avenue in East Chicago, Indiana, involving a vehicle with an Indiana license plate.

Suspicious Person

07/16/2026 09:37 PM

S Brainard Ave, Chicago, IL 60633

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a suspicious woman on South Brainerd Avenue who was reportedly looking into people’s yards.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:26 PM

Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported hit and run in a parking lot near the (number withheld) block of Calumet Avenue, where a male driver allegedly tried to push through lined-up vehicles and struck another car in a disabled parking area.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School0.2 mi
Washington Irving Elementary Sch0.9 mi
Burnham Elem School1.2 mi
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech1.3 mi
Wilson Elementary School1.4 mi
Wentworth Intermediate School1.7 mi
East Chicago Central High School1.8 mi
Clay Elem School1.8 mi
Wentworth Jr High School1.8 mi
Area Career Center1.9 mi
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 246 142nd 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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