Crime & Safety Report for 7845 Van Buren Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Review crime and safety information near 7845 Van Buren Ave, Munster, IN 46321. 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

$355,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 2,016 sqft

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

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Full report contains 240 offenders within 5 miles and 8161 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

240 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 7845 Van Buren Ave, Munster, IN 46321

240 Registered Offenders Nearby
79 Rape
66 Child Involved
111 Assault
51 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
3.7 Medium
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DOCKERY, WARDELL

57 years old

Rapist

Violent

430 E 194TH GLENWOOD, IL, 60425
4.8 Medium
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MAXIE, ERIC D

57 years old

Rapist

Violent

635 GLENWOOD DYER GLENWOOD, IL, 60425
4.8 Medium
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BERRY, RODNEY J

55 years old

Rapist

Violent

400 PARK AVE 706 CALUMET CITY, IL, 60409
3.4 Medium
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FIGUEROA, CARLOS

41 years old

Child Involved

365 W 166TH ST CALUMET CITY, IL, 60409
1.6 Medium

8161 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

8161 Crime & Incidents by Severity
893 Severe
1373 Medium
2091 Low
3804 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 09:23 PM

Wilson Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, caller reports a possible order of protection issue involving a family member at an apartment on Wilson Avenue in Calumet City.

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
James B Eads Elementary School0.1 mi
Coolidge Elementary School1.0 mi
Thomas A Edison Elementary School1.1 mi
Wilbur Wright Middle School1.1 mi
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School1.2 mi
Munster High School1.2 mi
Center for Academics and Technolo1.3 mi
Center for Alternative Learning1.3 mi
Reavis Elem School1.5 mi
Lester Crawl Primary Ctr1.5 mi
Thornton Fractnl So High School1.6 mi
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School1.6 mi
Schrum Memorial School1.8 mi
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School1.8 mi
Kenwood Elementary School1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 7845 Van Buren 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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