Crime & Safety Report for 648 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Review crime and safety information near 648 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. 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

$315,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 1,776 sqft

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

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Full report contains 441 offenders within 5 miles and 1686 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

441 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 648 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

441 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
42 Child Involved
31 Assault
370 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BATIEST, CHARLES JOHNTA

47 years old

1717 28TH ST SW WYOMING, MI, 49519
4.8 Medium
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LOVE, DANIEL WALTER

47 years old

171 28TH ST SE GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49548
4.3 Medium
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FERRIS, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT

41 years old

Child Involved

1700 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE NW WALKER, MI, 49544
4.2 Medium
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YOST, JOSEPH ALLEN

59 years old

2100 BURLINGAME WYOMING, MI, 49508
4.8 Medium
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CRAWFORD, PHILIP HARRY

40 years old

Child Involved

1350 SCRIBNER AVE NW GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49504
1.2 Medium

1686 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1686 Crime & Incidents by Severity
384 Severe
176 Medium
201 Low
925 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:37 PM

Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, e11 is transporting a patient to Butterworth Hospital, with transfer noted under incident number 937.

Fire

07/16/2026 07:21 PM

Alpine Ave NW, Walker, MI 49544

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire at a movie theater on Alpine Avenue Northwest in Walker after smoke was reported coming from a seat in one of the theaters. The building was evacuated, and responding units investigated a large two-story commercial building with nothing visible from the outside while command was established and additional units staged near a hydrant on the Alpha/Delta corner.

Fire

07/16/2026 07:20 PM

Alpine Ave NW, Walker, MI 49544

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a movie theater on Alpine Avenue Northwest for a possible structure fire after smoke was reported coming from a seat in one of the theaters, and evacuation was underway.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:09 PM

Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services transferred a patient from Butterworth to Grand Rapids near Michigan Street.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:01 PM

Diamond Ave SE & Logan St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded near Diamond Avenue Southeast and Logan Street Southeast in Grand Rapids.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Coit Creative Arts Academy0.2 mi
East Leonard Elementary0.6 mi
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy0.6 mi
Bethany Based School0.6 mi
Innovation Central High0.7 mi
Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh0.7 mi
Grand Rapids Learning Center0.8 mi
Grand Rapids Public Museum High0.9 mi
NexTech High School1.0 mi
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle1.0 mi
Kent Hills Elementary1.2 mi
City MiddleHigh1.2 mi
Center for Economicology1.2 mi
Wellspring Preparatory High School1.2 mi
Congress Elementary1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 648 Lafayette Ave NE in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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