Crime & Safety Report for 5335 Buchanan St, Merrillville, IN 46410

Review crime and safety information near 5335 Buchanan St, 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

$249,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,738 sqft

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

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Full report contains 275 offenders within 5 miles and 9621 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

275 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5335 Buchanan St, Merrillville, IN 46410

275 Registered Offenders Nearby
22 Rape
113 Child Involved
75 Assault
81 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MCCLARIN, JAMES GREGORY

71 years old

1973 OHIO ST. GARY, IN, 46407
4.5 Medium
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CRENSHAW, COURTNEY B

34 years old

Child Involved

2738 W 85TH LN MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410
4.2 Medium
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GARZA, JOHN ANDY SALVADOR

26 years old

Child Involved

403 INDUSTIAL DR GRIFFITH, IN, 46319
4.1 Medium
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ONTIVEROS, MARK JOSEPH

53 years old

Child Involved

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

36 years old

Child Involved

1421 E 50TH PL GARY, IN, 46409
1.8 Medium

9621 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

9621 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1172 Severe
1478 Medium
2303 Low
4668 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
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn0.7 mi
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech0.7 mi
Merrillville Intermediate School0.8 mi
Henry P Fieler Elementary School1.1 mi
Edgar L Miller Elementary School1.4 mi
Bailly Middle School1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5335 Buchanan St 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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