Crime & Safety Report for 3288 W 74th Ln, Merrillville, IN 46410

Review crime and safety information near 3288 W 74th Ln, 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

$269,990 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 1,872 sqft

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

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Full report contains 169 offenders within 5 miles and 6626 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

169 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 3288 W 74th Ln, Merrillville, IN 46410

169 Registered Offenders Nearby
12 Rape
69 Child Involved
45 Assault
52 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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DEJONG, WARREN M

43 years old

Rapist

Violent

642 E 77TH AVE SCHEREVILLE, IN, 46375
3 Medium
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CRENSHAW, COURTNEY B

34 years old

Child Involved

2738 W 85TH LN MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410
1.4 Medium
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GARZA, JOHN ANDY SALVADOR

26 years old

Child Involved

403 INDUSTIAL DR GRIFFITH, IN, 46319
3.9 Medium
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BUTLER, SETH

36 years old

Child Involved

1421 E 50TH PL GARY, IN, 46409
4.3 Medium
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LYONS, MAURICE LEE

66 years old

Child Involved

1349 US HIGHWAY 41 SCHERERVILLE, IN, 46375
4.9 Medium

6626 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

6626 Crime & Incidents by Severity
748 Severe
1015 Medium
1717 Low
3146 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:35 PM

Morton St, Merrillville, IN 46410

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, units dispatched near Morton Street for a 4-year-old girl having a seizure; caller reports she briefly came out of it after seizure medication but then went into another seizure.

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 09:24 PM

N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report transporting a person in custody from a location referred to as X-ray 15 to the jail, with mileage documented for the transport.

Break-In

07/16/2026 09:06 PM

W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN 46408

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a reported alarm activation at an animal hospital on Ridge Road in Gary, Indiana.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Jonas E Salk Elementary School0.4 mi
Homer Iddings Elementary School1.7 mi
Edgar L Miller Elementary School2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 3288 W 74th Ln 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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