Crime & Safety Report for 1225 Via Rafael, San Marcos, CA 92078

Review crime and safety information near 1225 Via Rafael, San Marcos, CA 92078. 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

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

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Full report contains 62 offenders within 5 miles and 1107 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

62 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1225 Via Rafael, San Marcos, CA 92078

62 Registered Offenders Nearby
16 Rape
47 Child Involved
9 Assault
3 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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NICHOLSON, THOMAS TERRY

60 years old

Rapist

Violent

1075 LA REINA DR SAN MARCOS, CA, 92078
1.2 Medium
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NICHOLSON, THOMAS TERRY

61 years old

Not Provided SAN MARCOS, CA, 92078
1.8 Medium
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MUNOZ, TONY

24 years old

Child Involved

LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACTS WITH A CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE

2025-08-24T08:33:13

2478 IMPALA DR CARLSBAD, CA, 92010
3.3 Medium
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MANNING, SEAN T

54 years old

Child Involved

1133 PRIVET ST SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069
5 Medium
Offender photo

QUINTERO, RICHARD MASON

86 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

1586 W SAN MARCOS BLVD SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069
1.2 Medium

1107 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1107 Crime & Incidents by Severity
81 Severe
39 Medium
131 Low
856 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:58 PM

Cannon Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, there was a suspected fall at a senior living facility near Cannon Road. Emergency services responded with engine and BLS units; one ambulance unit was canceled.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:27 PM

Rush Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit is transporting a 67-year-old woman with apparent stroke symptoms, mainly difficulty speaking, to a hospital in the San Marcos area with an estimated arrival of about 15 minutes. She reportedly used alcohol and marijuana, which is said to be typical for her, but her speech changes are described as unusual compared to normal.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:25 PM

Rush Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 214 reported that the family was present and aware of a change in patient destination to Kaiser San Marcos.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:08 PM

Rush Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly female at a memory care facility near Rush Dr reported a brief episode of chest fluttering and had elevated blood pressure. EMS evaluated her and requested basic life support transport to a nearby hospital.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:59 PM

Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call involving psychiatric or abnormal behavior was reported near Palomar Airport Road, room (number withheld). Engine 125 and RA 142 staged at the location.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II0.7 mi
San Marcos High1.0 mi
Carrillo Elementary1.3 mi
High Tech Middle North County1.3 mi
High Tech High North County1.3 mi
High Tech Elementary North County1.4 mi
Discovery Elementary1.6 mi
San Elijo Elementary1.7 mi
San Elijo Middle1.7 mi
La Costa Meadows Elementary1.8 mi
La Mirada Academy1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1225 Via Rafael in a low-crime area?

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