Crime & Safety Report for 5024 E 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

Review crime and safety information near 5024 E 73rd Ave, 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

$329,900 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 2,696 sqft

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

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Full report contains 121 offenders within 5 miles and 5540 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

121 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5024 E 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

121 Registered Offenders Nearby
9 Rape
50 Child Involved
31 Assault
36 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
3.7 Medium
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DIAMOND, MAZEN M

48 years old

Violent

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

53 years old

Child Involved

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

36 years old

Child Involved

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

47 years old

Child Involved

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

5540 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5540 Crime & Incidents by Severity
616 Severe
876 Medium
1452 Low
2596 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.

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.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:44 PM

E Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving a white Mitsubishi near a business on Route 6, with several units responding.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:20 PM

North St, Hobart, IN 46342

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop on North Street in Hobart involving a light-colored Toyota Camry with Illinois plates.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
John Wood Elementary School0.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5024 E 73rd Ave 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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