5617 S Emerson Ave Crime & Safety Report

Safety overview

Total Registered Sex Offenders:

within 2 miles

within 1 mile

Total Reported Incidents & Crimes

8638

Last 12 months

Neighborhood Score

Elevated Risk

Multiple recent crime reports, including violent incidents. Several sex offenders reside nearby. Higher awareness and safety measures recommended.

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Full report contains 342 offenders within 5 miles and 8638 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

342 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5617 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237

37 Rape

190 Child Involved

48 Assault

86 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Address	Distance	Risk
BALLINGER, DOLPHUS EUGENE 57 years old Rapist	61 N 6TH AVE BEECH GROVE, IN, 46107	2.6	Medium
CHERRY, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER 36 years old	509 N BEND RD BEECH GROVE, IN, 46107	1.2	Medium
EMMETT-MACKLIN, ANTHONY ENRICO 38 years old Rapist Violent	110 S 6TH AVE BEECH GROVE, IN, 46107	2.4	Medium
FOERNZLER, STEVEN HANS 50 years old Violent	306 GROVEWOOD DRIVE BEECH GROVE, IN, 46107	1.5	Medium
HINESLEY, WILLIAM JAMES 57 years old Child Involved	4245 WOODSAGE TRCE INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46237	1.7	Medium

8638 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

955 Severe

1012 Medium

1860 Low

4811 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 10:09 PM	E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported in room (number withheld) at Altenheim Community near East Hanna Avenue. Units Engine 46 and Medic 81 were dispatched.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 10:05 PM	Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, medics requested police assistance for an aggressive patient near Madison Avenue. Units were dispatched to assist EMS.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 10:00 PM	US 31 S & E Stop 13 Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical emergency reported near Stop 13 Road and US 31. EMS response is requested with mutual aid.
Traffic 07/16/2026 09:59 PM	Walker Ave & S Temple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop near Walker Avenue and South Temple Avenue involving a black Chevy Malibu that appears to be tilting to the left.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 09:57 PM	Willow Glen Dr Apt B, Beech Grove, IN 46107	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported for a sick person near Willow Glen Drive, Beech Grove. Emergency units including Medic 74 and Medic 57 were dispatched to the location.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

School	Distance
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School	0.7 mi
Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten	0.7 mi
Arlington Elementary School	0.9 mi
South Grove Intermediate School	1.6 mi
Hornet Park Elementary School	1.7 mi
Clinton Young Elementary School	1.8 mi
Beech Grove Sr High School	1.8 mi
Southport Middle School	2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5617 S Emerson 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?

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