Crime & Safety Report for 6832 Waveland Ave, Hammond, IN 46323

Review crime and safety information near 6832 Waveland Ave, Hammond, IN 46323. 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

$243,999 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 2,114 sqft

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

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Full report contains 254 offenders within 5 miles and 9964 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

254 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 6832 Waveland Ave, Hammond, IN 46323

254 Registered Offenders Nearby
61 Rape
75 Child Involved
96 Assault
72 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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WRIGHT, ANTAWN

31 years old

Rapist

Violent

538 W MACKINAW AVE CALUMET CITY, IL, 60409
3.9 Medium
Offender photo

BERRY, RODNEY J

55 years old

Rapist

Violent

400 PARK AVE 706 CALUMET CITY, IL, 60409
4.8 Medium
Offender photo

FIGUEROA, CARLOS

41 years old

Child Involved

365 W 166TH ST CALUMET CITY, IL, 60409
2.9 Medium
Offender photo

BREWER, DAWON

31 years old

Rapist

Violent

1274 S BALMORAL AVE CALUMET CITY, IL, 60409
3.6 Medium
Offender photo

CRAWFORD, CARLOS

44 years old

Rapist

Violent

1333 S BURNHAM AVE CALUMET CITY, IL, 60409
3.2 Medium

9964 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

9964 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1198 Severe
1654 Medium
2568 Low
4544 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:50 PM

45th St & 5th St, Highland, IN 46322

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, highland unit 206 conducts a traffic stop on a black SUV near 45th Street and 5th Street in Highland, Indiana.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:40 PM

Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy reports a traffic stop involving a black sedan near St. Thomas More church. The communication references a specific passenger license plate during the apparent vehicle contact.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:39 PM

W 150th St & Reading Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer-initiated traffic stop was conducted near West 150th Street and Reading Avenue in East Chicago, Indiana, involving a vehicle with an Indiana license plate.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:23 PM

Kenilworth Ave, Highland, IN 46322

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducts a traffic stop near 41st Street and Kenilworth Avenue involving a dark-colored Honda Civic with an Illinois passenger plate.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School0.5 mi
Morton Elementary School0.8 mi
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School1.1 mi
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School1.5 mi
Warren G Harding Elementary School1.6 mi
Thomas A Edison Elementary School1.6 mi
Excel Center - Hammond1.7 mi
Lew Wallace Elementary School1.8 mi
Hammond Central High School2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 6832 Waveland 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.

How often is this HoodScore report updated?

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