1454 La Plaza Dr Crime & Safety Report

Safety overview

Total Registered Sex Offenders:

within 2 miles

within 1 mile

Total Reported Incidents & Crimes

1816

Last 12 months

Neighborhood Score

Safe

Few crime incidents, possibly some minor offenses (theft, vandalism). No or very few sex offenders within a moderate range.

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Full report contains 72 offenders within 5 miles and 1816 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

72 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1454 La Plaza Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

17 Rape

55 Child Involved

10 Assault

5 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
NICHOLSON, THOMAS TERRY 60 years old Rapist Violent		1075 LA REINA DR SAN MARCOS, CA, 92078	0.7	High
STURGES, DAVID ALLEN 75 years old Child Involved		Not Provided ESCONDIDO, CA, 92029	5	Medium
NICHOLSON, THOMAS TERRY 61 years old		Not Provided SAN MARCOS, CA, 92078	1.2	Medium
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	3.9	Medium
MANNING, SEAN T 54 years old Child Involved		1133 PRIVET ST SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069	4.5	Medium

1816 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

85 Severe

38 Medium

169 Low

1524 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Traffic 07/16/2026 10:00 PM	Citracado Parkwy, Escondido, CA 92029	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews reported a possible trauma case involving an adult male motorcyclist who sideswiped a car and laid his bike down at low speed in a construction zone near Citracado Parkway in Escondido. He was wearing a helmet, remained conscious, and had abrasions but was alert and walking as he was transported to a hospital.
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.
Substance Use 07/16/2026 09:56 PM	Citracado Parkwy, Escondido, CA 92029	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical personnel notified the hospital about a cooperative adult male with apparent alcohol intoxication being transported, with an estimated arrival in about 10 minutes.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 09:52 PM	Citracado Parkwy, Escondido, CA 92029	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a man aged 69 experienced unprovoked chest pain while sitting inside a casino near Citracado Parkway. Pain radiated from right chest to right arm and worsened with breathing. Pain improved after treatment with aspirin and nitroglycerin. Patient had similar symptoms a few days ago. No trauma or other symptoms reported. EMS transporting to Palomar hospital.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 09:41 PM	Citracado Parkwy, Escondido, CA 92029	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a 37-year-old male bicyclist suffered head pain after a fall while riding near Citracado Parkway. The incident occurred without witnesses. He was alert and oriented and had stable vital signs. The bicyclist had a hematoma on the back of his head and a superficial laceration on his right cheek. He admitted to alcohol use and was transported to a hospital with about an 85-minute estimated arrival time.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

School	Distance
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II	0.5 mi
San Marcos High	0.9 mi
High Tech High North County	1.1 mi
High Tech Middle North County	1.1 mi
Discovery Elementary	1.2 mi
High Tech Elementary North County	1.2 mi
San Elijo Elementary	1.3 mi
San Elijo Middle	1.4 mi
Carrillo Elementary	1.8 mi
La Mirada Academy	1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1454 La Plaza Dr in a low-crime area?

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