Crime & Safety Report for 2537 Van Buren Pl, Gary, IN 46407

Review crime and safety information near 2537 Van Buren Pl, Gary, IN 46407. 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

$129,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,344 sqft

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

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Full report contains 329 offenders within 5 miles and 9743 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

329 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2537 Van Buren Pl, Gary, IN 46407

329 Registered Offenders Nearby
33 Rape
119 Child Involved
86 Assault
115 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MCCLARIN, JAMES GREGORY

71 years old

1973 OHIO ST. GARY, IN, 46407
1.4 Medium
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MILLSAPP, ALBERT R

44 years old

Violent

5700 FOREST CT GARY, IN, 46403
4.8 Medium
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EDMONDS, LIEUKENNYE

56 years old

Violent

537 E E 5TH AVENUE 3E 3E GARY, IN, 46402
2.1 Medium
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ONTIVEROS, MARK JOSEPH

53 years old

Child Involved

3980 WILLOW ST HOBART, IN, 46342
2.6 Medium
Offender photo

WEATHERSPOON, RICHARD G

43 years old

Rapist

Violent

555 POLK ST GARY, IN, 46402
2 Medium

9743 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

9743 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1338 Severe
1506 Medium
2101 Low
4798 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Disturbance

07/16/2026 10:05 PM

Monroe St, Gary, IN 46408

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported disturbance with loud yelling and screaming at a location on Monroe Street in Gary, Indiana.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 10:03 PM

Monroe St, Gary, IN 46408

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported disturbance with yelling and screaming near Monroe Street in Gary, Indiana.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:58 PM

W 19th Ave, Gary, IN 46406

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders dispatched for a sick adult male with high blood pressure near West 19th Avenue. Patient reported lost medications and a history of stroke; says torso feels hollow.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:51 PM

Brown St & 37th Ave, Lake Station, IN 46405

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a traffic stop involving a blue Ford near 37th Avenue and Brown Street in Lake Station, Indiana.

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 09:43 PM

Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd, Gary, IN 46408

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a possible civil dispute at a fast-food restaurant involving a delivery driver who reported that staff were refusing to provide a customer’s order.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Beveridge Elementary School1.5 mi
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch1.6 mi
Steel City Academy1.6 mi
Gary Career Center2.0 mi
Gary Virtual Academy2.0 mi
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2537 Van Buren 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?

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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