Crime & Safety Report for 8652 Madison St, Merrillville, IN 46410

Review crime and safety information near 8652 Madison St, Merrillville, IN 46410. 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

$328,500 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,733 sqft

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

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Full report contains 115 offenders within 5 miles and 5237 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

115 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8652 Madison St, Merrillville, IN 46410

115 Registered Offenders Nearby
9 Rape
52 Child Involved
29 Assault
31 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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DEJONG, WARREN M

43 years old

Rapist

Violent

642 E 77TH AVE SCHEREVILLE, IN, 46375
5 Medium
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CRENSHAW, COURTNEY B

34 years old

Child Involved

2738 W 85TH LN MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410
1.5 Medium
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PLAZA, LESTER

41 years old

Child Involved

1122 INDIANA HAMMOND, IN, 46307
5 Medium
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BUTLER, SETH

36 years old

Child Involved

1421 E 50TH PL GARY, IN, 46409
4.7 Medium
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BEHNKE, NICHOLAS RICHARD

43 years old

11516 BURR ST CROWN POINT, IN, 46307
4.8 Medium

5237 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5237 Crime & Incidents by Severity
587 Severe
849 Medium
1431 Low
2370 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:02 PM

Mississippi St & E 85th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical service responded to a man reported to have been vomiting for three days near Mississippi Street and 85th Avenue in Merrillville, Indiana.

Break-In

07/16/2026 10:01 PM

Edgewater Rd, Crown Point, IN 46307

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential burglary alarm at a home on Edgewater Road, reportedly coming from the front door area.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:35 PM

Morton St, Merrillville, IN 46410

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, units dispatched near Morton Street for a 4-year-old girl having a seizure; caller reports she briefly came out of it after seizure medication but then went into another seizure.

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 09:24 PM

N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report transporting a person in custody from a location referred to as X-ray 15 to the jail, with mileage documented for the transport.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:14 PM

Delaware St, Merrillville, IN 46410

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported stalking incident near Delaware Street. The reporting person says a group of people has been following her, including in a white pickup truck with tinted windows driving repeatedly on the street. Dispatch notes prior similar reports associated with this location.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Eagle Park Community School1.7 mi
Homer Iddings Elementary School1.8 mi
Jonas E Salk Elementary School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 8652 Madison 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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