Crime & Safety Report for 359 E 59th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410

Review crime and safety information near 359 E 59th 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 — 2026-07-25

$490,000

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

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Full report contains 232 offenders within 5 miles and 8014 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

232 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 359 E 59th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410

232 Registered Offenders Nearby
18 Rape
99 Child Involved
60 Assault
66 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
3.9 Medium
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DIAMOND, MAZEN M

48 years old

Violent

1171 135TH HOBART, IN, 46342
4.2 Medium
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ONTIVEROS, MARK JOSEPH

53 years old

Child Involved

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

36 years old

Child Involved

1421 E 50TH PL GARY, IN, 46409
1.3 Medium
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MAYES, NIGLE L

47 years old

Child Involved

6 E 36TH PL HOBART, IN, 46342
3.9 Medium

8014 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

8014 Crime & Incidents by Severity
913 Severe
1276 Medium
1921 Low
3904 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.

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
Henry P Fieler Elementary School0.7 mi
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech0.8 mi
Merrillville High School1.0 mi
Merrillville Intermediate School1.2 mi
Pierce Middle School1.4 mi
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn1.5 mi
Homer Iddings Elementary School1.7 mi
Bailly Middle School1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 359 E 59th 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.

How often is this HoodScore report updated?

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