Crime & Safety Report for 8517 E 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46226

Review crime and safety information near 8517 E 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46226. 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

$165,000 | 5 bd | 1 ba | 1,728 sqft

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

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Full report contains 477 offenders within 5 miles and 10539 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

477 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8517 E 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46226

477 Registered Offenders Nearby
50 Rape
258 Child Involved
79 Assault
114 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

COLEMAN, MICHAEL A

40 years old

Child Involved

4207 KENNETH AVE 2 2 INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46226
1.6 Medium
Offender photo

HICKS, ROBERT DAVID

46 years old

Rapist

Violent

6933 LITTLEJOHN DR INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46221
2.9 Medium
Offender photo

BAZZELL, MARK ALLEN

51 years old

Violent

6886 HILLSDALE CT INDIANAPOLIS, IL, 46250
4.7 Medium
Offender photo

HINDS, ALONA JOYCE ANN

39 years old

Violent

10118 PLUMTREE DR INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46235
2 Medium
Offender photo

ASHER, TRAVIS MICHAEL DALE

33 years old

Child Involved

7259 W 500 N MCCORDSVILLE, IN, 46055
4.4 Medium

10539 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

10539 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1344 Severe
1338 Medium
2268 Low
5589 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:09 PM

Mercyside Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46236

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible allergic reaction medical emergency occurred near Mercyside Court. Emergency units responded to the scene.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 09:52 PM

Williamsburg Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46226

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported battery outside a residence near Williamsburg Court. A teenage female was found awake on the ground after being beaten by a group of three to four other teenagers (unknown weapon). The caller believed the suspects might still be on scene. EMS was staged nearby.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 09:50 PM

Congressional Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46235

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported noise complaint near the 800 block of Congressional Lane in Indianapolis.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 09:50 PM

Williamsburg Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46226

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a reported assault trauma at an apartment complex on Williamsburg Court in Indianapolis, with radio traffic indicating the scene was not secure.

Suspicious Person

07/16/2026 09:45 PM

N Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46226

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting a possible subject stop near a business and request an additional patrol car to come to the area.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 1050.2 mi
PLA@Promise Prep0.4 mi
Circle City Preparatory Middle School0.6 mi
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School0.6 mi
Tindley Summit Academy0.7 mi
Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc0.9 mi
Phalen at Francis Scott Key 1030.9 mi
Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center1.2 mi
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School1.4 mi
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School1.4 mi
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy1.4 mi
Harrison Hill Elementary School1.5 mi
PLA at George H Fisher School 931.6 mi
Belzer Middle School1.7 mi
George S Buck School 941.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 8517 E 42nd St in a low-crime area?

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