Crime & Safety Report for 829 Johnson St #A, Chesterton, IN 46304

Review crime and safety information near 829 Johnson St #A, Chesterton, IN 46304. 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

$320,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 1,800 sqft

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

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Full report contains 38 offenders within 5 miles and 2086 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

38 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 829 Johnson St #A, Chesterton, IN 46304

38 Registered Offenders Nearby
3 Rape
22 Child Involved
7 Assault
8 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HIX, VINCENT

59 years old

Child Involved

382 KEYSTONE DR VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
4.8 Medium
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SCHRADER, MICHAEL E

51 years old

Rapist

Violent

900 QUAIL RIDGE DR PORTER, IN, 46304
1.9 Medium
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CANNON, RICHARD WARREN

31 years old

Child Involved

250 US 12 HIGHWAY BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304
3.2 Medium
Offender photo

DICKERSON, CARLOS JAMES

58 years old

Rapist

250 W 12 US HWY BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304
3.2 Medium
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HASCHKE, GERHARD GERD

55 years old

290 WEST 1050 N CHESTERTON, IN, 46304
2.3 Medium

2086 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2086 Crime & Incidents by Severity
210 Severe
277 Medium
530 Low
1069 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 09:32 PM

Aspen Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an apparent open-line 911 call tracing to a residence near Aspen Drive, where a male and female could be heard arguing. The male reportedly encouraged calling the police and appeared to be slurring his words, suggesting possible intoxication, while referencing that they had both hit each other in the past.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:22 PM

Central Ave & McCool Rd, Portage, IN 46368

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a vehicle driving recklessly near McCool Road and Central Avenue in Portage. The caller described an old gold Lexus passenger car traveling southbound on McCool. Responding units checked the area but the vehicle was gone when they arrived.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:13 PM

W Beam St, Porter, IN 46304

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop involving a black Dodge-style car near Beam Street in Porter, Indiana, with radio exchanges about a passenger and unit status.

Break-In

07/16/2026 08:13 PM

W Beam St, Porter, IN 46304

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers handled a possible burglary alarm at a home near West Beam Street in Porter, Indiana. Officers attempted to contact the property owners, but nobody came to the door.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:10 PM

US-6, Valparaiso, IN 46385

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a priority 1, high life hazard fire alarm at a Head Start facility on West US Highway 6 in the South Haven area.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Newton Yost Elementary School1.1 mi
Westchester Intermediate School1.2 mi
Chesterton Middle School1.3 mi
Chesterton Senior High School1.3 mi
Trojan Virtual Academy1.3 mi
Bailly Elementary School1.4 mi

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Is 829 Johnson St #A in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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