Crime & Safety Report for 716 N Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319

Review crime and safety information near 716 N Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319. 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

$339,900 | 4 bd | 1 ba | 2,800 sqft

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

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Full report contains 195 offenders within 5 miles and 9333 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

195 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 716 N Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319

195 Registered Offenders Nearby
16 Rape
70 Child Involved
58 Assault
64 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

DEJONG, WARREN M

43 years old

Rapist

Violent

642 E 77TH AVE SCHEREVILLE, IN, 46375
3.8 Medium
Offender photo

CZENK, JIM LEON

45 years old

Violent

3039 S 169TH HAMMOND, IL, 46323
4 Medium
Offender photo

GARZA, JOHN ANDY SALVADOR

26 years old

Child Involved

403 INDUSTIAL DR GRIFFITH, IN, 46319
1 Medium
Offender photo

NELSON, JAMES

43 years old

Rapist

Violent

6220 KENNEDY AVE HAMMOND, IN, 46323
4.9 Medium
Offender photo

LYONS, MAURICE LEE

66 years old

Child Involved

1349 US HIGHWAY 41 SCHERERVILLE, IN, 46375
3.4 Medium

9333 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

9333 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1109 Severe
1488 Medium
2379 Low
4357 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.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:51 PM

Fountain Park Dr & W U.S. 30, Schererville, IN 46375

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a white Tesla driving erratically westbound near U.S. 30 and Route 41, later reported near 30 and Fountain Park, and a unit followed the vehicle.

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.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Griffth Jr/Sr High School0.4 mi
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School0.5 mi
Beiriger Elementary School0.7 mi
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch1.0 mi
Southridge Elementary School1.2 mi
Calumet New Tech High School1.4 mi
Allen J Warren Elementary School1.5 mi
Mildred Merkley Elementary School1.6 mi
Highland Middle School1.7 mi
Highland High School1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 716 N Broad 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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