Crime & Safety Report for 6982 E JOSHUA TREE Lane, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Review crime and safety information near 6982 E JOSHUA TREE Lane, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. 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 77 offenders within 5 miles and 2123 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

77 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 6982 E JOSHUA TREE Lane, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

77 Registered Offenders Nearby
7 Rape
54 Child Involved
13 Assault
12 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GORMAN, BRIAN DION

34 years old

4300 E CAMELBACK RD PHOENIX, AZ, 85018
3.8 Medium
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STEELE, DWIGHT F

40 years old

Child Involved

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

2024-12-20T12:55:00

13-3821 - Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

2024-12-20T12:55:00

SW MCDOWELL RD & 7TH ST PHOENIX, AZ, 85006
5 Medium
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BERKEY, DEGRAFF HOUSTON

22 years old

Child Involved

6649 E MONTEROSA ST SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85251
2.8 Medium
Offender photo

CHAMPION, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL

49 years old

Child Involved

Violent

3600 N HAYDEN RD SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85251
3.4 Medium
Offender photo

MANGANARO, CHRISTIAN FRANCIS

66 years old

Child Involved

7625 E CAMELBACK RD SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85251
2.6 Medium

2123 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2123 Crime & Incidents by Severity
211 Severe
187 Medium
293 Low
1432 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:03 PM

E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for a person down near (number withheld) Camelback Road involving Medical Response 18.

Missing Person

07/16/2026 10:32 PM

E Thomas Rd building a, unit 211, Phoenix, AZ 85018

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a welfare check near East Thomas Road for a reported 14-year-old juvenile who regularly comes to an apartment where the family does not want her there. The caller reports the juvenile is sitting outside the apartment while someone appears to be inside and refusing to let her in.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:17 PM

N 58th St, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an allergic reaction was reported near North 58th Street requiring Engine 602 response.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:14 PM

N Vía Rosa, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible burn-related medical emergency was reported near West Via Rosa Drive. Responding units included Ladder 1055 and KDOT 6.

Other Non-Crime Event

07/16/2026 09:12 PM

N Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched for a possible welfare check near North Civic Center Plaza in Scottsdale.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Kiva Elementary School1.0 mi
Montessori Academy1.1 mi
Pueblo Elementary School1.4 mi
Saguaro High School1.5 mi
EVIT - Saguaro High School1.6 mi
Albert Einstein Academy1.7 mi

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