Crime & Safety Report for 29830 N 78TH Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Review crime and safety information near 29830 N 78TH Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85266. 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

$1,268,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 2,887 sqft

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

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Full report contains 10 offenders within 5 miles and 419 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

10 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 29830 N 78TH Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

10 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
8 Child Involved
1 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GINN, WILEY A

65 years old

Child Involved

13-1405 - Sexual conduct with a minor

2024-12-20T12:55:00

13-1410 - Molestation of child

2024-12-20T12:55:00

5060 E VIA DONA RD CAVE CREEK, AZ, 85331
3.4 Medium
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DAVIES, RUSSELL PAUL

41 years old

Child Involved

13-1405 - Sexual conduct with a minor Sexual Motivation

2025-08-28T21:22:55

4920 E WINDSTONE TRAIL CAVE CREEK, AZ, 85331
3.7 Medium
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PALAY, STEVEN MARSHALL

60 years old

Child Involved

13-3553 - Sexual exploitation of a minor (attempted)

2025-08-28T21:08:18

4221 E CHAPAROSA WAY CAVE CREEK, AZ, 85331
4.7 Medium
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YOUNG, MARK ALLAN

84 years old

Child Involved

13-1410 - Molestation of child (attempted)

2025-08-28T20:32:16

13-1404 - Sexual abuse (attempted)

2025-08-28T20:32:16

4755 E MELANIE DR CAVE CREEK, AZ, 85331
3.9 Medium
Offender photo

GIRARD, JACOB STEPHEN

43 years old

Violent

13-1406 - Sexual assault (attempted)

2024-12-20T12:55:00

31708 N 61ST ST CAVE CREEK, AZ, 85331
2.5 Medium

419 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

419 Crime & Incidents by Severity
51 Severe
48 Medium
50 Low
270 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:22 PM

E Agave Dr, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a fall injury incident is reported near East Agave Lane that required emergency medical response.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:52 PM

N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of a possible suspicious man in all black and socks in a house parking lot near North Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, Arizona.

Theft Report

07/16/2026 07:36 PM

North 42nd Pl, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a stolen license plate taken sometime today from a black 2017 Volkswagen Jetta at a location on North 42nd Place in Cave Creek, Arizona. The suspect is unknown.

Theft Report

07/16/2026 07:35 PM

North 42nd Pl, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported stolen license plate from a black 2017 Volkswagen Jetta at a residence near North 42nd Place in Cave Creek, Arizona.

Traffic

07/16/2026 07:33 PM

E Jomax Rd & N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported traffic hazard near Tatum Boulevard and Jomax Road, where a blue tire is said to be stuck in the southbound lanes near a red Lexus sedan.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Candeo North Scottsdale1.6 mi

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Is 29830 N 78TH Way in a low-crime area?

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