Crime & Safety Report for 1240 W 21st St, Lorain, OH 44052

Review crime and safety information near 1240 W 21st St, Lorain, OH 44052. 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

$120,000 | 2 bd | 1 ba | 912 sqft

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

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Full report contains 209 offenders within 5 miles and 870 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

209 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1240 W 21st St, Lorain, OH 44052

209 Registered Offenders Nearby
58 Rape
58 Child Involved
22 Assault
88 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GLADDING, DONN PAUL

54 years old

Rapist

1833 COOPER FOSTER PARK RD AMHERST, OH, 44001
2.5 Medium
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DINARD, DAVID

36 years old

Child Involved

1833 COOPER FOSTER PARK RD AMHERST, OH, 44001
2.5 Medium
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BATTLE, SOLOMON

23 years old

1317 W 15TH ST LORAIN, OH, 44052
0.3 High
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BERNHARDT, BRET OWEN

66 years old

Rapist

230 JEFFERSON ST LORAIN, OH, 44052
1.7 Medium
Offender photo

DEMBIEC, EDWARD A

63 years old

Child Involved

951 ARCHWOOD AVE LORAIN, OH, 44052
0.8 High

870 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

870 Crime & Incidents by Severity
149 Severe
141 Medium
204 Low
376 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Theft Report

07/16/2026 07:07 PM

Vincent Ave, Lorain, OH 44055

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported overnight theft from a vehicle on Vincent Avenue in Lorain, where an iPad was reportedly taken.

Welfare Check

07/16/2026 06:56 PM

Sunrise Dr, Amherst, OH 44001

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a request for a welfare check at a residence on Sunrise Drive after a wheelchair-bound resident reported that their dog had been barking at the front door for about 30 minutes.

Fire

07/16/2026 05:51 PM

E St, Lorain, OH 44052

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a home near East Derry Avenue and E St in Lorain, Ohio, for multiple carbon monoxide alarms. Residents were outside while firefighters investigated, reported zero initial readings, and continued checking the area.

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 05:34 PM

Middle Ridge Rd, Amherst, OH 44001

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Middle Ridge Road for a possible trespassing or property complaint involving a problem guest at a neighbor’s house. The person was to be advised that she was trespassed from the callers’ property.

Traffic

07/16/2026 04:42 PM

E 30th St & Grove Ave, Lorain, OH 44055

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop at Grove Avenue and East 30th Street involving a reported 2004 Ford truck, with a possible license plate or identifier broadcast and a code update given over the radio.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
New Beginnings0.3 mi
Lorain High School0.3 mi
Washington Elementary School0.4 mi
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School0.5 mi
Frank Jacinto Elementary0.5 mi
Hawthorne Elementary School0.7 mi
Admiral King Elementary School0.9 mi
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy1.0 mi
Horizon Science Academy Lorain1.1 mi
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary1.1 mi
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle1.1 mi
Lorain County Community Action Agency Central Plaza1.1 mi
Garfield Elementary School1.2 mi
Toni Wofford Morrison ES1.2 mi
Lorain Preparatory High School1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1240 W 21st 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?

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