Crime & Safety Report for 285 N 600 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Review crime and safety information near 285 N 600 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385. 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

$339,900 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 1,967 sqft

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

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Full report contains 28 offenders within 5 miles and 1149 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

28 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 285 N 600 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385

28 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
18 Child Involved
6 Assault
5 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
4.5 Medium
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WEBB, CORNELL V

52 years old

Rapist

Violent

5657 BREMEN PORTAGE, IN, 46368
4.8 Medium
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WATKINS, BRYCE DJUAN

19 years old

Child Involved

41 S 600 W HEBRON, IN, 46341
3.3 Medium
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SHEPHERD, JOSHUA EHREN TYLER

25 years old

Violent

3835 BASEBALL ST PORTAGE, IN, 46368
4.5 Medium
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CALDWELL, CLIFFORD L

74 years old

Child Involved

477 N STATE ROAD 149 VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
3.6 Medium

1149 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1149 Crime & Incidents by Severity
98 Severe
141 Medium
294 Low
616 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:50 PM

Randolph St Walgreens, Crown Point, IN 46307

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers with units 15 and 8 report a possible suspicious vehicle in the Walgreens parking lot near (number withheld) and Randolph in Crown Point. The stop involves a vehicle with a Michigan passenger plate.

Suspicious Circumstance

07/16/2026 09:49 PM

Randolph St Walgreens, Crown Point, IN 46307

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are out with a suspicious vehicle in the Walgreens parking lot near 109th and Randolph. The vehicle reportedly has a Michigan passenger plate.

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 09:18 PM

Randolph St, Crown Point, IN 46307

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a vehicle lockout at a gas station on Randolph Street, where the driver of a red pickup truck reportedly locked the keys inside after replacing the battery.

Other Non-Crime

07/16/2026 09:18 PM

Randolph St, Crown Point, IN 46307

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a gas station on Randolph Street for a vehicle lockout involving a red pickup truck after the caller reportedly changed the battery and locked the keys inside.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 06:12 PM

Lincoln St, Hobart, IN 46342

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers on Lincoln Street in Hobart investigated a possible suspicious situation after being unable to reach the original caller due to a disconnected phone number. They drove behind a residence, located a truck, and checked its Indiana license plate information over the radio.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Union Center Elementary School0.2 mi
Union Township Middle School0.2 mi
Wheeler High School0.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 285 N 600 W 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?

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