Crime & Safety Report for 276 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410

Review crime and safety information near 276 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410. 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

$236,600 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 3,464 sqft

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

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Full report contains 187 offenders within 5 miles and 7142 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

187 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 276 W 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410

187 Registered Offenders Nearby
11 Rape
73 Child Involved
50 Assault
58 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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CRENSHAW, COURTNEY B

34 years old

Child Involved

2738 W 85TH LN MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410
2.7 Medium
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ONTIVEROS, MARK JOSEPH

53 years old

Child Involved

3980 WILLOW ST HOBART, IN, 46342
3.9 Medium
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BUTLER, SETH

36 years old

Child Involved

1421 E 50TH PL GARY, IN, 46409
2.5 Medium
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EDWARDS, JASON DE VINCENT

40 years old

Violent

2600 W 93RD AVE CROWN POINT, IN, 46307
3.3 Medium
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LUELLEN, JOHNNIE LEE

50 years old

Child Involved

2600 W 93RD AVE CROWN POINT, IN, 46307
3.3 Medium

7142 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

7142 Crime & Incidents by Severity
816 Severe
1115 Medium
1765 Low
3446 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 10:02 PM

Mississippi St & E 85th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical service responded to a man reported to have been vomiting for three days near Mississippi Street and 85th Avenue in Merrillville, Indiana.

Break-In

07/16/2026 10:01 PM

Edgewater Rd, Crown Point, IN 46307

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential burglary alarm at a home on Edgewater Road, reportedly coming from the front door area.

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.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Pierce Middle School0.4 mi
Merrillville High School0.5 mi
Homer Iddings Elementary School0.5 mi
Henry P Fieler Elementary School0.9 mi
Merrillville Intermediate School1.2 mi
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 276 W 68th 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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