Crime & Safety Report for 238 Lilac Dr #0, El Cajon, CA 92021

Review crime and safety information near 238 Lilac Dr #0, 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

$254,950

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

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Full report contains 217 offenders within 5 miles and 1357 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

217 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 238 Lilac Dr #0, El Cajon, CA 92021

217 Registered Offenders Nearby
47 Rape
160 Child Involved
29 Assault
15 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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ANDERSON, TRAVIS ALLEN

43 years old

Child Involved

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

47 years old

Rapist

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

74 years old

Child Involved

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

45 years old

Child Involved

1302 N MOLLISON AVE EL CAJON, CA, 92021
4.9 Medium
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MCGUIRE, MICHAEL EARL

80 years old

Child Involved

Violent

1360 EAST MADISON AVE EL CAJON, CA, 92021
3.9 Medium

1357 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1357 Crime & Incidents by Severity
87 Severe
30 Medium
195 Low
1045 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:00 PM

I-8, El Cajon, CA

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a possible reckless driver in a 2004 Ford Fiesta swerving in and out of lanes on westbound I-8 near Alcala Boulevard.

Fire

07/16/2026 07:59 PM

Gideon Ct & Gideon Cir N, Lakeside, CA 92040

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and law enforcement responded to a reported rubbish fire near Gideon Court and Gideon Circle North in Lakeside after a caller from another city reported seeing flames. Responding units later reported motor smoke in the area but did not immediately see any obvious fire.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Crest Elementary0.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 238 Lilac Dr #0 in a low-crime area?

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