Crime & Safety Report for 617 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Review crime and safety information near 617 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. 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

$153,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 2203 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 617 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
6 Rape
37 Child Involved
36 Assault
427 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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KAUFFMAN, MYKAL MURRIN ALEXANDER

30 years old

Child Involved

1227 LITTLE DR KALAMAZOO, MI, 49006
2.7 Medium
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MCWATTERS, CLARENCE WILLIAM

56 years old

1050 E MICHIGAN AVE KALAMAZOO, MI, 49048
1.7 Medium
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HUNTERLOCKETT, DERRICK LENELLE

53 years old

517 E MICHIGAN AVE KALAMAZOO, MI, 49004
1.3 Medium
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SONICKSEN, KALEB JENS

25 years old

1120 SOUTH BURDICK STREET KALAMAZOO, MI, 49001
0.5 High
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MOODY, CHRISTIAN RUSSELL

32 years old

5350 E N AVE KALAMAZOO, MI, 49048
4.2 Medium

2203 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2203 Crime & Incidents by Severity
317 Severe
179 Medium
178 Low
1529 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:24 PM

Lilac Ln a, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call near Lilac Lane and Debbie Lane for a 51-year-old female with breathing difficulty. Rescue 6 and Med 1 dispatched.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:20 PM

Lilac Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible small outside fire next to a building near Lilac Lane, after a caller reported flames on the ground with several people gathered around it.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:46 PM

Lilac Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a person is having difficulty breathing during a power outage near Lilac Lane. Emergency units have been requested and responders are investigating a possible extinguisher discharge in the area, with no fire confirmed.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:45 PM

Leisure Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a residence on Leisure Lane near South State Street in Kalamazoo for a priority medical call involving a person reportedly out of oxygen and having difficulty breathing after a power outage.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:44 PM

Lilac Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported fire alarm at a three-story residential building near Lilac Lane in Kalamazoo. An audible alarm was sounding, and a crew checked the interior, including the laundry room. It was later determined that someone had likely discharged a fire extinguisher in the laundry room and there was no active fire, so the response was reduced while one unit remained on scene.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy0.2 mi
El Sol Elementary0.4 mi
Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center0.4 mi
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts0.5 mi
Phoenix Alternative High School0.5 mi
Transition Services0.5 mi
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital0.6 mi
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School0.8 mi
Washington Writers Academy1.1 mi
Edison Academy1.2 mi
Woodward Elementary1.3 mi
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program1.4 mi
Lets Talk About It Girls Home1.5 mi
Lets Talk About It Home for Young Men1.5 mi
Winchell Elementary School1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 617 Forest 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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