Crime & Safety Report for 419 Niagara Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Review crime and safety information near 419 Niagara Rd, 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 — 2026-07-25

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

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Full report contains 61 offenders within 5 miles and 2589 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

61 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 419 Niagara Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385

61 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
35 Child Involved
8 Assault
17 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
4.4 Medium
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WEBB, CORNELL V

52 years old

Rapist

Violent

5657 BREMEN PORTAGE, IN, 46368
2.9 Medium
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ROGERS, JERRY J

49 years old

Rapist

2651 MONNIER ST PORTAGE, IN, 46368
4 Medium
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HIX, VINCENT

59 years old

Child Involved

382 KEYSTONE DR VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
1.5 Medium
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HASCHKE, GERHARD GERD

55 years old

290 WEST 1050 N CHESTERTON, IN, 46304
4.3 Medium

2589 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2589 Crime & Incidents by Severity
234 Severe
362 Medium
673 Low
1320 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 09:32 PM

Aspen Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an apparent open-line 911 call tracing to a residence near Aspen Drive, where a male and female could be heard arguing. The male reportedly encouraged calling the police and appeared to be slurring his words, suggesting possible intoxication, while referencing that they had both hit each other in the past.

Missing Person

07/16/2026 09:26 PM

Ash St, Portage, IN 46368

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near Ash Street in Portage for a possible runaway or missing child report from a caller who was not at the scene.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:22 PM

Central Ave & McCool Rd, Portage, IN 46368

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a vehicle driving recklessly near McCool Road and Central Avenue in Portage. The caller described an old gold Lexus passenger car traveling southbound on McCool. Responding units checked the area but the vehicle was gone when they arrived.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:01 PM

Lagoon Way, Portage, IN 46368

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop behind a theater involving a gray Honda with Illinois passenger plates, which initially did not stop but then pulled into Lagoon Way in Portage, Indiana.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:10 PM

US-6, Valparaiso, IN 46385

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a priority 1, high life hazard fire alarm at a Head Start facility on West US Highway 6 in the South Haven area.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
South Haven Elementary School1.3 mi
John Simatovich Elementary School1.3 mi
Paul Saylor Elementary School1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 419 Niagara Rd 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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