Crime & Safety Report for 679 S Lake St, South Amherst, OH 44001

Review crime and safety information near 679 S Lake St, South Amherst, OH 44001. 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

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

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Full report contains 15 offenders within 5 miles and 391 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

15 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 679 S Lake St, South Amherst, OH 44001

15 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
7 Child Involved
0 Assault
7 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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WILHELM, MICHAEL ANTHONY

49 years old

2907.05 - Gross Sexual Imposition Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

8000 LEAVITT ROAD AMHERST, OH, 44001
2.7 Medium
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MUSAWWIR, KHAALID A

42 years old

7437 DEER TRAIL LANE LORAIN, OH, 44053
5 Medium
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BISHOP, JAMES E

64 years old

Child Involved

VARIOUS OBERLIN, OH, 44074
3.8 Medium
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FISHER, DAVID WILLIAM

30 years old

9122 LEAVITT RD ELYRIA, OH, 44035
1.7 Medium
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MCCREARY, TODD MICHAEL

59 years old

52130 SPERRY RD VERMILION, OH, 44089
4.9 Medium

391 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

391 Crime & Incidents by Severity
61 Severe
62 Medium
80 Low
188 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:54 PM

S Park St, Oberlin, OH 44074

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are managing a medical situation involving a 68-year-old male experiencing difficulty breathing at an apartment near South Park Street.

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.

Break-In

07/16/2026 06:32 PM

N Pleasant St, Oberlin, OH 44074

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible perimeter burglary alarm at Oberlin High School on Park Meadow Drive. Keyholders are being contacted.

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.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 02:48 PM

Maple St, South Amherst, OH 44001

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise complaint with loud music and bass at a residence near Maple Street. Dispatch noted prior noise complaints at this location and possible officer-safety concerns involving drug and alcohol use and weapons inside the home, and requested an additional unit to assist.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 679 S Lake 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?

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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