Crime & Safety Report for 2521 Sanford St, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

Review crime and safety information near 2521 Sanford St, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444. 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

$19,900 | 480 sqft

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

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Full report contains 239 offenders within 5 miles and 5273 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

239 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2521 Sanford St, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

239 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
16 Child Involved
12 Assault
213 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
1.5 Medium
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WELLS, MOLAKI MASAI

39 years old

2520 MANZ ST MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI, 49444
0.7 High
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GATES, WILLIAM DONALD

34 years old

1540 HENDRICK ROAD NORTON SHORES, MI, 49441
3.5 Medium
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HOBBY, HARVEY ALBERT III

59 years old

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

41 years old

2700 WICKHAM DR MUSKEGON, MI, 49441
1.8 Medium

5273 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5273 Crime & Incidents by Severity
576 Severe
731 Medium
659 Low
3307 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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:56 PM

W Hile Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49441

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a male who fell and is having difficulty breathing near West Hile Road.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:55 PM

W Hile Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49441

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical dispatch for a 63-year-old man near W Hile Rd after a fall and breathing difficulty.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:55 PM

W Hile Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49441

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency may involve a 63-year-old man who fell and is having difficulty breathing near West Hile Road and Sunny Ridge. Responders have been dispatched.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Muskegon Heights Academy0.1 mi
Dr Martin Luther King Academy0.2 mi
Edgewood Elementary Academy0.8 mi
Oakview Elementary School1.0 mi
Moon Elementary School1.0 mi
Muskegon High School1.3 mi
Muskegon Community Education Center1.5 mi
Marquette Elementary School1.5 mi
Muskegon Covenant Academy1.5 mi
Campbell Elementary School1.7 mi
Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building1.8 mi
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center1.9 mi
Mona Shores High School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2521 Sanford 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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