Crime & Safety Report for 13720 Highway 8 Business #1, El Cajon, CA 92021

Review crime and safety information near 13720 Highway 8 Business #1, El Cajon, CA 92021. 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 289 offenders within 5 miles and 1724 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

289 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 13720 Highway 8 Business #1, El Cajon, CA 92021

289 Registered Offenders Nearby
59 Rape
215 Child Involved
37 Assault
20 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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DENT, CHRISTOPHER LOWELL

53 years old

Not Provided LAKESIDE, CA, 92040
4.5 Medium
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ANDERSON, TRAVIS ALLEN

43 years old

Child Involved

1531 LUKE LN EL CAJON, CA, 92021
3 Medium
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DICKSON, CHAD ERIC

47 years old

Rapist

1325 N FIRST ST EL CAJON, CA, 92021
3.6 Medium
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FROM, PAUL RICHARD

74 years old

Child Involved

948 GREENFIELD DR EL CAJON, CA, 92020
3.9 Medium
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MELILLO, WILLIAM

45 years old

Child Involved

1302 N MOLLISON AVE EL CAJON, CA, 92021
3.9 Medium

1724 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1724 Crime & Incidents by Severity
116 Severe
48 Medium
220 Low
1340 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:27 PM

Marble St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was provided for chest pain at a group home near Marble Terrace. Truck 126 and RA 126 were dispatched.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:00 PM

Lake Jennings Park Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical incident may involve a driver taken for evaluation near the Lake Jennings off-ramp to the 7-Eleven parking lot. Two parties appear to be transported as a precaution.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:39 PM

Lake Jennings, Lakeside, CA 92040

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a woman in a vehicle that stopped in the center divider near Lake Jennings was reported. Multiple vehicles attempted to stop the vehicle. Authorities including Border Patrol and CHP made contact with the woman.

Substance Use

07/16/2026 09:39 PM

Lake Jennings, Lakeside, CA 92040

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of a possible impaired driver in a silver Volvo V70 near Lake Jennings, where the vehicle was reportedly traveling about 25 miles per hour in the center divide and intermittently striking the right-side wall.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:31 PM

Town Center Park East, 550 Park Center Dr, Santee, CA 92071

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid reported near Town Center Community Park East involving a 4-year-old with a possible ankle fracture.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Lakeview Elementary0.7 mi
Rios Elementary1.1 mi
Tierra del Sol Middle1.4 mi
Lindo Park Elementary1.8 mi
Lakeside Early Advantage Preschool1.8 mi
Lemon Crest Elementary1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 13720 Highway 8 Business #1 in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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