Crime & Safety Report for 178 W ROCK NEEDLE Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Review crime and safety information near 178 W ROCK NEEDLE Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120. 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

$570,995 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 2,220 sqft

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

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Full report contains 18 offenders within 5 miles and 450 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

18 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 178 W ROCK NEEDLE Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

18 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
13 Child Involved
1 Assault
4 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

WILLIAMS, KENNETH GAY

64 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

9A.44.076 - Rape of a child in the second degree

2024-12-20T12:55:00

13-3821 - Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

2024-12-20T12:55:00

10055 E OSAGE AVE MESA, AZ, 85212
4.7 Medium
Offender photo

SATALA, MICHAEL BLAKE

36 years old

60 PAA YEP WAT WINSLOW, AZ, 86047
4.9 Medium
Offender photo

BROWN, JAY HARLAN

46 years old

Child Involved

13-1410 - Molestation of child (attempted)

2025-08-28T21:38:06

13-1405 - Sexual conduct with a minor (attempted)

2025-08-28T21:38:06

22821 E RAY RD MESA, AZ, 85212
2.5 Medium
Offender photo

FAST, HAROLD

87 years old

Child Involved

13-1410 - Molestation of child (attempted)

2025-08-28T21:14:03

3117 S SIGNAL BUTTE RD MESA, AZ, 85212
3.6 Medium
Offender photo

HOLMES, JERRY WAYNE

44 years old

Violent

13-1406 - Sexual assault (attempted)

2025-08-28T21:05:19

13-1304 - Kidnapping

2025-08-28T21:05:19

5741 S ROMANO MESA, AZ, 85212
3 Medium

450 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

450 Crime & Incidents by Severity
41 Severe
26 Medium
36 Low
347 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 05:33 PM

US-60, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a possible single-vehicle crash near mile marker 257 on Highway 60, with reports of up to three people injured and the vehicle not blocking the roadway.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:54 PM

W Southern Ave # A1, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched for a possible cardiac emergency near West Southern Avenue in Apache Junction, including a unit in an (number withheld) apartment or suite.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:25 PM

E Elliot Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving altered consciousness occurred near East Elliott Road. Fire and EMS units were dispatched to assist.

Road Closure

07/16/2026 04:14 PM

W Pecos Rd, Queen Creek, AZ

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are managing a possible traffic incident near West Pecos Road in Queen Creek, with police shutting down westbound lanes and medic units staged for patient triage and transport.

Other Non-Crime Event

07/16/2026 03:42 PM

E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 217 is dispatched to a possible special duty assignment near East Baseline Road.

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Is 178 W ROCK NEEDLE Trail in a low-crime area?

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