Crime & Safety Report for 517 E 5th St, West Lafayette, OH 43845

Review crime and safety information near 517 E 5th St, West Lafayette, OH 43845. 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 10 offenders within 5 miles and 94 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

10 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 517 E 5th St, West Lafayette, OH 43845

10 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
4 Child Involved
0 Assault
3 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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DANSBY, DWAYNE CARSON

44 years old

Child Involved

2907.04A - Corruption of a minor Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

325 E RUSSELL AVE WEST LAFAYETTE, OH, 43845
0.2 High
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MCKEE, VINCENE WAYNE

53 years old

Rapist

2907.02 - Attempt Rape (attempted)Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

132 E WOOD AVE WEST LAFAYETTE, OH, 43845
0.6 High
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SHULL, RUSTY RAY

40 years old

Child Involved

2907.322 - Pandering Sexually Oriented Matter involving minor Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

2907.322 - Pandering Sexually Oriented Matter involving minor Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

57142 COUNTY ROAD 9 WEST LAFAYETTE, OH, 43845
2.9 Medium
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GREWELL, ROGER GLENN

69 years old

Rapist

2907.02 - Rape Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

21601 COUNTY ROAD 410 WEST LAFAYETTE, OH, 43845
4 Medium
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WAGNER, ROBERT EUGENE

77 years old

Rapist

2907.02 - Rape (attempted)Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

529 N KIRK STREET W. LAFAYETTE, OH, 43845
0.8 High

94 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

94 Crime & Incidents by Severity
6 Severe
4 Medium
3 Low
81 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:24 PM

Co Rd 16, West Lafayette, OH 43845

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to a location on County Road 16 in Lafayette Township for a reported 79-year-old man who fell and is not responding normally.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 12:13 AM

Fairview St, West Lafayette, OH 43845

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to the (number withheld) block of West Fairview Street, (number withheld), for a 58-year-old male with breathing difficulties.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 09:11 PM

Township Rd 256, West Lafayette, OH 43845

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded near Township Road 256 in Oxford Township for a 97-year-old woman who pressed her medical alarm and reported an aching arm.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 08:16 PM

Cassingham Hollow Dr, Coshocton, OH 43812

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical service dispatched near Cassingham Hollow Drive for a 36-year-old female reported dizzy and vomiting.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 07:21 AM

E 4th St, West Lafayette, OH 43845

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a residence near East 4th Street in West Lafayette for a reported 54-year-old woman experiencing chest pain and coughing blood. Multiple medic units responded to the call.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Ridgewood Middle School0.5 mi
Ridgewood Elementary School0.5 mi
Ridgewood High School0.6 mi

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Is 517 E 5th St in a low-crime area?

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