Crime & Safety Report for 785 W 200 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Review crime and safety information near 785 W 200 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385. 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

$695,000

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

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Full report contains 36 offenders within 5 miles and 1437 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

36 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 785 W 200 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385

36 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
21 Child Involved
10 Assault
6 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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COPE, ANDREW MICHAEL

39 years old

Child Involved

2280 E STATE ROAD 136 COVINGTON, IN, 47974
4.6 Medium
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WATKINS, BRYCE DJUAN

19 years old

Child Involved

41 S 600 W HEBRON, IN, 46341
3.1 Medium
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GOBIN, THOMAS ETHAN

29 years old

Child Involved

2831 E 80TH AVE MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410
4.4 Medium
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VEGA, SAMUEL JESUS

45 years old

Child Involved

Violent

464 N 475 W VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
4 Medium
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SHELTON, JERRY JAY

61 years old

Violent

402 PARK AVE WHEELER, IN, 46393
3.6 Medium

1437 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1437 Crime & Incidents by Severity
137 Severe
226 Medium
383 Low
691 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:50 PM

Randolph St Walgreens, Crown Point, IN 46307

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers with units 15 and 8 report a possible suspicious vehicle in the Walgreens parking lot near (number withheld) and Randolph in Crown Point. The stop involves a vehicle with a Michigan passenger plate.

Suspicious Circumstance

07/16/2026 09:49 PM

Randolph St Walgreens, Crown Point, IN 46307

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are out with a suspicious vehicle in the Walgreens parking lot near 109th and Randolph. The vehicle reportedly has a Michigan passenger plate.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 09:19 PM

W 12th St, Hobart, IN 46342

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported disturbance at an apartment on West 12th Street in Hobart, Indiana.

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 09:18 PM

Randolph St, Crown Point, IN 46307

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a vehicle lockout at a gas station on Randolph Street, where the driver of a red pickup truck reportedly locked the keys inside after replacing the battery.

Other Non-Crime

07/16/2026 09:18 PM

Randolph St, Crown Point, IN 46307

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a gas station on Randolph Street for a vehicle lockout involving a red pickup truck after the caller reportedly changed the battery and locked the keys inside.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Union Center Elementary School1.9 mi

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Is 785 W 200 N in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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