Crime & Safety Report for 4175 S Us Highway 31, Peru, IN 46970

Review crime and safety information near 4175 S Us Highway 31, Peru, IN 46970. 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

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

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Full report contains 38 offenders within 5 miles and 533 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

38 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 4175 S Us Highway 31, Peru, IN 46970

38 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
27 Child Involved
5 Assault
5 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HAZELWOOD, LANCE M

31 years old

Child Involved

35-42-4-3 - Child Molesting

2025-08-28T20:55:07

3038 W 850 S BUNKER HILL, IN, 46914
4.1 Medium
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HATFIELD, RONALD ALLEN

65 years old

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2025-08-28T21:29:52

IDOC BUNKERHILL, IN
3.3 Medium
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ALTHOUSE, TEIGAN JAY

19 years old

Violent

35-42-4-8 - Sexual Battery

2025-08-28T20:52:47

304 RIVER BIRCH LN PERU, IN, 46970
3.6 Medium
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JOHNSON, NICOLE MARIE

44 years old

Child Involved

35-42-4-9 - Sexual Misconduct with a Minor Sexual Motivation

2025-08-28T20:30:30

208 E MAIN ST BUNKER HILL, IN, 46914
3.3 Medium
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MERIWETHER, JOE EARL

32 years old

Child Involved

35-42-4-9 - Sexual Misconduct with a Minor

2025-08-28T20:49:16

1845 W GOLDEN HILLS DR PERU, IN, 46970
2.1 Medium

533 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

533 Crime & Incidents by Severity
39 Severe
96 Medium
143 Low
255 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:01 PM

N Wabash St & E 6th St, Peru, IN 46970

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop at Wabash Street and 6th Street involving a black vehicle. Another unit may be requested to assist.

Missing Person

07/16/2026 09:00 PM

E Washington St, Bunker Hill, IN 46914

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible runaway juvenile from a residence near East Washington Street in Bunker Hill. The 17-year-old was expected home by a 10 p.m. curfew but did not return. The caller said recent debit card activity suggests the juvenile may have gone to a liquor store in Peru and that the juvenile’s GPS was turned off earlier in the afternoon.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 07:29 PM

W Pebble Dr, Peru, IN 46970

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a residence near West Pebble Drive for a reported disturbance involving a juvenile male who was allegedly screaming, throwing items, and striking his mother. It was reported that they were separated at the time of the call.

Substance Use

07/16/2026 06:40 PM

W 12th St, Peru, IN 46970

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop for a possible OWI investigation and reported that the driver initially passed field sobriety tests with a preliminary breath test of .067. The driver later gave two insufficient breath test samples and was transported to Dukes Memorial Hospital for a blood draw, with a county unit following after the driver became erratic in the sally port.

Property Damage

07/16/2026 02:18 PM

W Golden Hills Dr, Peru, IN 46970

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a call about possible criminal mischief at a residence on West Golden Hills in Peru. An officer on scene offered to take the report and later indicated the issue may have been previously addressed and could be a civil matter.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Pipe Creek Elementary School0.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 4175 S Us Highway 31 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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