Crime & Safety Report for 541 Taft Pl, Gary, IN 46404

Review crime and safety information near 541 Taft Pl, Gary, IN 46404. 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

$169,999 | 2 bd | 2 ba | 1,952 sqft

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

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Full report contains 275 offenders within 5 miles and 8076 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

275 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 541 Taft Pl, Gary, IN 46404

275 Registered Offenders Nearby
28 Rape
100 Child Involved
73 Assault
93 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
2.6 Medium
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CZENK, JIM LEON

45 years old

Violent

3039 S 169TH HAMMOND, IL, 46323
4.7 Medium
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MILLSAPP, ALBERT R

44 years old

Violent

5700 FOREST CT GARY, IN, 46403
5 Medium
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EDMONDS, LIEUKENNYE

56 years old

Violent

537 E E 5TH AVENUE 3E 3E GARY, IN, 46402
1.4 Medium
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ONTIVEROS, MARK JOSEPH

53 years old

Child Involved

3980 WILLOW ST HOBART, IN, 46342
4.8 Medium

8076 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

8076 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1086 Severe
1263 Medium
1721 Low
4006 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 09:58 PM

W 19th Ave, Gary, IN 46406

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders dispatched for a sick adult male with high blood pressure near West 19th Avenue. Patient reported lost medications and a history of stroke; says torso feels hollow.

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.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 09:17 PM

W 12th Ave, Gary, IN 46407

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance at an apartment near West 12th Avenue in Gary, Indiana.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Beveridge Elementary School0.7 mi
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy1.0 mi
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary1.4 mi
Gary Lighthouse Charter School1.4 mi
Gary Middle College1.6 mi
Frankie Woods McCullough Academy1.7 mi
Aspire Charter Academy1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 541 Taft Pl 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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