Crime & Safety Report for Nichols Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Review crime and safety information near Nichols Rd, 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

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

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Full report contains 17 offenders within 5 miles and 34 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

17 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Nichols Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

17 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
3 Child Involved
2 Assault
13 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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OLIVER, PLEZ RYAN

39 years old

750.520E1A-A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 4TH DEGREE (VICTIM BETWEEN 13-15)

2024-10-06T07:43:22

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

2024-10-06T07:43:22

123 M-140 HWY SOUTH HAVEN, MI, 49090
1 Medium
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SOTO, EFRAIN

33 years old

89587 CR687 HARTFORD, MI, 49057
4.2 Medium
Offender photo

SCHILKE, ROBERT WILLIAM

54 years old

3065 S PARK EAU CLAIRE, MI, 49111
4 Medium
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SMITH, JAMES KENNER JR

39 years old

8841 MEADOWBROOK ROAD EAU CLAIRE, MI, 49111
2.4 Medium
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DAILY, DAVID ALAN

50 years old

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

2024-10-06T07:43:22

3707 CLAWSON ROAD DOWAGIAC, MI, 49047
4 Medium

34 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

34 Crime & Incidents by Severity
5 Severe
6 Medium
3 Low
20 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 01:26 PM

County Line Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm near County Line Road in Dowagiac. Units were later advised it was a false alarm and most fire personnel cleared while one unit remained briefly to help shut off the alarm system.

Fire

07/16/2026 01:10 PM

County Line Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a residence near County Line Road in Cass County, where a basement smoke detector was reportedly activated and contact with the occupants had not been made.

Fire

07/16/2026 12:45 PM

County Line Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a location on County Line Road near Carl Street. The alarm involved a basement smoke detector in a specific zone and was later cleared after contact with a key holder.

Fire

07/16/2026 12:40 PM

County Line Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a building on County Line Road near Carl Street, involving a basement smoke detector activation with no contact made at the location.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 08:25 AM

Co Rd 690, Dowagiac, MI 49047

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a cabin near County Road 690 by the lake for a 72-year-old female who appeared stuck in a rocking chair on the deck.

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Is Nichols Rd in a low-crime area?

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