Crime & Safety Report for 5815 Chestnut Rd, Independence, OH 44131

Review crime and safety information near 5815 Chestnut Rd, Independence, OH 44131. 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

$359,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,872 sqft

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

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Full report contains 436 offenders within 5 miles and 8296 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

436 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5815 Chestnut Rd, Independence, OH 44131

436 Registered Offenders Nearby
79 Rape
153 Child Involved
87 Assault
152 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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VANN, JAY F

71 years old

Violent

3812 E 54TH ST CLEVELAND, OH, 44105
4.7 Medium
Offender photo

JOHNSON, DANNY

35 years old

Rapist

Violent

8805 GRAND DIVISION CLEVELAND, OH, 44125
3.6 Medium
Offender photo

OHLE, MICHAEL ROBERT

39 years old

Child Involved

5617 E SCHAAF RD INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131
1.9 Medium
Offender photo

CHOJNACKI, ROMAN

45 years old

Child Involved

PO BOX 34298 PARMA, OH, 44134
2.8 Medium
Offender photo

BONGIOVANNI, CRAIG ANTHONY

56 years old

Child Involved

8400 E PLEASANT VALLEY RD INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131
2.2 Medium

8296 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

8296 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1221 Severe
1265 Medium
1983 Low
3827 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:35 PM

I-480, Cleveland, OH

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible two-car crash on the State Road ramp from I-480 westbound near a traffic light, involving a gray Subaru Forester and a gray Toyota Tacoma, with no reported injuries.

Stolen Vehicle

07/16/2026 10:33 PM

E 64th St & Lansing Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers handled a possible stolen vehicle recovery involving a white Kia Optima on Lansing Avenue just north of East 64th Street in Cleveland.

Fire

07/16/2026 10:30 PM

Granger Rd, Cleveland, OH 44125

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a commercial fire alarm at a residential complex near Granger Road in Cleveland, with the system reporting a general fire signal in a specific alarm zone.

Break-In

07/16/2026 10:10 PM

Harvard Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible trespassing complaint near Harvard Avenue involving two vehicles on the east side of a property and planned to remain there until the people left.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 09:48 PM

Woodway Ave, Parma, OH 44134

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic discusses a possible family-related altercation between brothers at an apartment on Woodway Avenue, after which a male patient is transported by EMS to a hospital in Parma.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Alternative Education Academy0.6 mi
Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio0.6 mi
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio0.6 mi
Independence High School0.8 mi
Independence Middle School0.9 mi
Independence Primary School1.5 mi
Hillside Middle School1.9 mi

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Is 5815 Chestnut Rd in a low-crime area?

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