Crime & Safety Report for 20 Ashland Drive, Novato, CA 94949

Review crime and safety information near 20 Ashland Drive, Novato, CA 94949. 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

$1,295,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 2,283 sqft

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

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Full report contains 28 offenders within 5 miles and 298 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

28 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 20 Ashland Drive, Novato, CA 94949

28 Registered Offenders Nearby
5 Rape
24 Child Involved
3 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HOUGH, LANCE PATRICK

52 years old

Child Involved

5 WASHINGTON ST NOVATO, CA, 94947
3.7 Medium
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HOSTRUP, DANIEL MARTIN

31 years old

Child Involved

4 MADRID CT NOVATO, CA, 94949
0.8 High
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MENDOZA, JOSE

50 years old

Child Involved

78 PLUMAS CIR NOVATO, CA, 94947
2.1 Medium
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MLODZIANOWSKI, JOHN ANDREW

52 years old

Child Involved

1530 ARMSTRONG NOVATO, CA, 94945
4.6 Medium
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HERNANDEZ ESPINDOLA, GERARDO MAURICIO

35 years old

Child Involved

POSSESS OR CONTROL OBSCENE MATTER DEPICTING MINOR IN SEXUAL CONDUCT

2025-08-24T09:02:37

175 LOS ROBLES RD NOVATO, CA, 94949
0.6 High

298 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

298 Crime & Incidents by Severity
28 Severe
30 Medium
71 Low
169 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:42 PM

Vintage Way, Novato, CA 94945

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical response was dispatched to a location near Vintage Way.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:28 PM

C St, Novato, CA 94949

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency is reported at Centerville Recreation Center near Bravo Street.

Fire

07/16/2026 04:30 PM

Las Colindas Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible brush fire near the (number withheld) block of Los Colindas Avenue, between a bank and a pharmacy in San Rafael, California.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 02:03 PM

W Orange Ave, Novato, CA 94945

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alarm for a fall detector was reported near West Orange Avenue, apartment (number withheld). Engine 61 and Medic 61 were dispatched.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 01:04 PM

Los Ranchitos Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was dispatched to (number withheld) Los Ranchitos Road. Unit 51 responded to the incident.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Novato Charter0.3 mi
Hamilton TK-80.5 mi
Loma Verde Elementary1.4 mi
Mary E. Silveira Elementary1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 20 Ashland Drive 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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