Crime & Safety Report for 517 Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44052

Review crime and safety information near 517 Oberlin Ave, 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

$174,900 | 3 bd | 1 ba

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

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Full report contains 208 offenders within 5 miles and 810 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

208 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 517 Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44052

208 Registered Offenders Nearby
57 Rape
58 Child Involved
23 Assault
87 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
3.4 Medium
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DINARD, DAVID

36 years old

Child Involved

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

23 years old

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

66 years old

Rapist

230 JEFFERSON ST LORAIN, OH, 44052
2.4 Medium
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DEMBIEC, EDWARD A

63 years old

Child Involved

951 ARCHWOOD AVE LORAIN, OH, 44052
0.7 High

810 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

810 Crime & Incidents by Severity
134 Severe
130 Medium
198 Low
348 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.

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.

Traffic

07/16/2026 04:37 PM

W 21st St & Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Broadway near West 21st Street involving a silver 2017 Ford registered in Lorain, with a license plate reported phonetically. A citation was expected to be issued.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary0.2 mi
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle0.2 mi
Admiral King Elementary School0.3 mi
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy0.4 mi
Hawthorne Elementary School1.0 mi
Washington Elementary School1.1 mi
Lorain High School1.2 mi
New Beginnings1.2 mi
Lorain County Community Action Agency Central Plaza1.2 mi
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School1.3 mi
Summit Academy School - Lorain1.3 mi
Frank Jacinto Elementary1.3 mi
Longfellow Middle School1.7 mi
Lorain Preparatory High School1.7 mi
Garfield Elementary School1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 517 Oberlin Ave 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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