Crime & Safety Report for 600 W 55th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

Review crime and safety information near 600 W 55th 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

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

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Full report contains 270 offenders within 5 miles and 9555 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

270 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 600 W 55th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

270 Registered Offenders Nearby
21 Rape
114 Child Involved
73 Assault
77 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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DIAMOND, MAZEN M

48 years old

Violent

1171 135TH HOBART, IN, 46342
4.7 Medium
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GARZA, JOHN ANDY SALVADOR

26 years old

Child Involved

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

53 years old

Child Involved

3980 WILLOW ST HOBART, IN, 46342
2.5 Medium

9555 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

9555 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1152 Severe
1479 Medium
2296 Low
4628 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
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech0.5 mi
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn0.6 mi
Merrillville Intermediate School0.8 mi
Henry P Fieler Elementary School0.9 mi
Bailly Middle School1.5 mi
Edgar L Miller Elementary School1.7 mi
Merrillville High School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 600 W 55th 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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