Crime & Safety Report for 5766 Wallaker Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616

Review crime and safety information near 5766 Wallaker Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616. 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

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

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Full report contains 9 offenders within 5 miles and 50 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

9 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5766 Wallaker Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616

9 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
1 Child Involved
1 Assault
7 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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LEONARD, DALE J JR

64 years old

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM <13

2024-10-25T06:34:59

5276 DEMERLY ROAD BENZONIA, MI, 49616
3.5 Medium
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CARMACK, THOMAS EDWARD JR

57 years old

750.520C - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 2ND DEGREE (MULTIPLE VARIABLES)

2024-10-06T07:43:22

7745 LOVE RD BENZONIA, MI, 49616
4.1 Medium
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DIXON, WADE ERIC

44 years old

750.338B - GROSS INDECENCY BETWEEN MALE & FEMALE - COMMITTING/PROCURING

2024-10-06T07:43:22

5397 GRACE ROAD BENZONIA, MI, 49616
4.6 Medium
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FRANKS, JOHN ROBERT JR

64 years old

Child Involved

13A-6-111 - TRANSMITTING OBSCENE MATERIAL TO A CHILD BY COMPUTER

2024-10-06T07:43:22

6903 HOADLEY RD BENZONIA, MI, 49616
3 Medium
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KANARY, JOHN ROBERT

58 years old

750.520C1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 2ND DEGREE (PERSON UNDER 13)

2024-10-06T07:43:22

1351 MICHIGAN AVE BENZONIA, MI, 49616
4.6 Medium

50 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

50 Crime & Incidents by Severity
8 Severe
4 Medium
6 Low
32 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:21 PM

Pleasanton Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded near Pleasanton Highway for a possible broken arm of a 55-year-old male on blood thinners. Barley Township EMS ambulance was requested.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 07:23 PM

Nurnberger Rd, Bear Lake, MI 49614

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an 86-year-old man reportedly fell and was on the floor for about six hours at an apartment near Nurnberger Road. He has a history of atrial fibrillation with elevated heart rate and normal oxygen levels. An advanced life support ambulance has been requested.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 06:57 PM

Nurnberger Rd, Bear Lake, MI 49614

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical assist was reported for an 86-year-old male who had fallen but sustained no injury near Nurnberger Road.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 06:52 PM

Nurnberger Rd, Bear Lake, MI 49614

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical dispatch: Bear Lake Township Fire requested to assist at (number withheld) Nurnberger Road, apartment number (number withheld), for a six-year-old male.

Medical Emergency

07/08/2026 03:46 PM

Benzie Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a priority one call for a 67-year-old man at a cottage near (number withheld) Benzie Highway. He was conscious but incoherent and had been vomiting all day with reported kidney issues.

Frequently asked questions

Is 5766 Wallaker Rd 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.

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