Crime & Safety Report for 1298 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Review crime and safety information near 1298 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. 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 | 10 bd | 4 ba | 3,268 sqft

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

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Full report contains 89 offenders within 5 miles and 916 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

89 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1298 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

89 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
14 Child Involved
11 Assault
66 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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COYLE, MICHAEL

46 years old

Violent

1022 PARK STREET ST JOSEPH, MI, 49085
1.3 Medium
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JOUBERT, CHRISTIEN MICHAEL

41 years old

Child Involved

233 HAWTHORNE AVENUE ST JOSEPH, MI, 49085
2.5 Medium
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PATTON, NICHOLAS JAMES

36 years old

233 HAWTHORNE AVENUE ST. JOSEPH, MI, 49085
2.5 Medium
Offender photo

LAMBRECHT, SHAWN MICHAEL

34 years old

1550 TERRITORIAL RD BENTON HARBOR, MI, 49022
2.7 Medium
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LUNA, MARCELINO JR

48 years old

Violent

1320 PAW PAW AVENUE BENTON HARBOR, MI, 49022
3.1 Medium

916 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

916 Crime & Incidents by Severity
152 Severe
202 Medium
176 Low
386 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:52 PM

Blossom Ln, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched near Blossom Lane in Benton Township for an 11-year-old boy with a possible anaphylactic reaction who was reported to be aggressive. Units were initially instructed to stage, and later advised their crew could proceed to the scene on Blossom for PD.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:47 PM

Blossom Ln, Benton Heights, MI 49022

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and police were sent to stage near Blossom Lane in Benton Township for an 11-year-old male with abnormal breathing (reported as possible asthma attack/possible anaphylactic reaction) who was acting aggressively toward the caller.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:29 PM

Fairplain Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alarm was reported at an apartment near Fairplain Drive in Benton Township. No contact was made with the resident. Emergency responders were dispatched with priority two.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:03 PM

Rembert Ct, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded near Rembert Court in Benton Harbor for a 35-year-old male with altered mental status due to schizophrenia and off medications. He was conscious and breathing and not violent.

Other Non-Crime Event

07/16/2026 02:34 PM

La Salle St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is directed to meet a caller near Merritt School, where the caller will wait in a gold Ford Explorer to pick up a dog.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Benton Harbor High School0.6 mi
Fair Plain Middle School0.6 mi
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center1.0 mi
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy1.1 mi
Lincoln School1.1 mi
Fair Plain East Elementary1.2 mi
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary1.3 mi
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy1.3 mi
Discovery Enrichment Center1.3 mi
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan1.4 mi
St Joseph High School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1298 Colfax Ave in a low-crime area?

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