Crime & Safety Report for 46 Elderberry Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Review crime and safety information near 46 Elderberry Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383. 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 25 offenders within 5 miles and 1861 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

25 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 46 Elderberry Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46383

25 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
18 Child Involved
3 Assault
4 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HIX, VINCENT

59 years old

Child Involved

382 KEYSTONE DR VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
4.3 Medium
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SCHRADER, MICHAEL E

51 years old

Rapist

Violent

900 QUAIL RIDGE DR PORTER, IN, 46304
4.8 Medium
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HASCHKE, GERHARD GERD

55 years old

290 WEST 1050 N CHESTERTON, IN, 46304
3.8 Medium
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KRESS, RICHARD ROBERT

60 years old

1108 N BABCOCK RD BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304
3.5 Medium
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MATA, PEDRO

72 years old

Child Involved

1150 STINSON DR BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304
3.9 Medium

1861 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1861 Crime & Incidents by Severity
195 Severe
243 Medium
370 Low
1053 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.

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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:26 PM

Pines Village Cir, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, buffalo Fire Rescue unit 22 responded to a patient care incident near Pines Village Circle. The patient care details were limited.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:13 PM

W Beam St, Porter, IN 46304

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop involving a black Dodge-style car near Beam Street in Porter, Indiana, with radio exchanges about a passenger and unit status.

Break-In

07/16/2026 08:13 PM

W Beam St, Porter, IN 46304

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers handled a possible burglary alarm at a home near West Beam Street in Porter, Indiana. Officers attempted to contact the property owners, but nobody came to the door.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Liberty Intermediate School0.9 mi
Liberty Elementary School1.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 46 Elderberry 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?

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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