Crime & Safety Report for 1284 James Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442

Review crime and safety information near 1284 James Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442. 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

$279,900 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 1,234 sqft

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

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Full report contains 207 offenders within 5 miles and 5125 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

207 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1284 James Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442

207 Registered Offenders Nearby
3 Rape
18 Child Involved
14 Assault
177 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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SMITH, JIMMY V

62 years old

1342 WINCHESTER DR. MUSKEGON, MI, 49440
4.1 Medium
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WELLS, MOLAKI MASAI

39 years old

2520 MANZ ST MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI, 49444
2.8 Medium
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HOBBY, HARVEY ALBERT III

59 years old

67 W WESTERN AVE MUSKEGON, MI, 49442
1.7 Medium
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KENT, DOUGLAS LEE

41 years old

2700 WICKHAM DR MUSKEGON, MI, 49441
4.5 Medium
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TYLER, CODY JAY

30 years old

2260 OAK PARK DR MUSKEGON, MI, 49442
1.7 Medium

5125 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5125 Crime & Incidents by Severity
568 Severe
732 Medium
622 Low
3203 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:24 PM

E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics are transporting a 63-year-old man to a hospital on an apparent sepsis alert. He was initially treated as a possible stroke, with low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, altered mental status, and a history of blood clots after recently stopping blood thinner medication.

Break-In

07/16/2026 08:58 PM

Green Acres Park, Muskegon, MI 49442

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a business alarm at Green Acres near East Apple Avenue and checked the interior, with no apparent issues found.

Break-In

07/16/2026 08:53 PM

Terrace Point, Muskegon, MI 49440

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, police respond to a possible residential burglary alarm near Terrace Point in Muskegon. A woman who woke up to the alarm is inside the locked home, has not checked the house, and is waiting upstairs with pepper spray while city units approach.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:39 PM

W Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49441

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a pharmacy near West Sherman Boulevard and nearby cross streets for a reported suicidal woman, with police already on scene requesting medical assistance.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:38 PM

W Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49441

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS dispatched to a Med 3 at Walgreens on West Sherman where police report a suicidal female and are requesting assistance.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
LAKESHORE LEARNING CENTER0.4 mi
Wesley School0.5 mi
Muskegon Middle School0.5 mi
Muskegon Area Career Tech Center0.7 mi
Orchard View Community Education0.9 mi
Three Oaks Public School Academy1.1 mi
Muskegon Maritime Academy1.1 mi
Orchard View High School1.3 mi
Cardinal Elementary1.4 mi
Orchard View Middle School1.5 mi
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center1.6 mi
Muskegon Covenant Academy1.8 mi
Timberland Academy1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1284 James 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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