5006 Ponderosa Way Crime & Safety Report

Safety overview

Total Registered Sex Offenders:

within 2 miles

within 1 mile

Total Reported Incidents & Crimes

1403

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 53 offenders within 5 miles and 1403 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

53 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5006 Ponderosa Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

6 Rape

43 Child Involved

9 Assault

5 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
VARGAS, LUCAS 74 years old Child Involved	LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACTS WITH A CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE 2025-08-24T08:53:38	3545 RICHLAND ST SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93105	3.3	Medium
CABRERRA, NELSON OLIVERIO 57 years old Child Involved	CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILD 2025-08-24T08:53:39	243 MORETON LN GOLETA, CA, 93117	1.8	Medium
PARISH, JEFFREY REED 78 years old Child Involved	LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACTS WITH A CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE 2025-08-24T08:53:41 ORAL COPULATION WITH A MINOR UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OFFENDER IS 21 OR MORE YEARS OF AGE 2025-08-24T08:53:41	221 LEE DR SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93110	2.4	Medium
QUEZADA, EMMANUEL 40 years old Child Involved		102 N HOPE AVE SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93110	2.9	Medium
STOPPEL, GORDON 88 years old		Not Provided SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93110	1.7	Medium

1403 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

133 Severe

96 Medium

191 Low

983 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Substance Use 07/16/2026 10:09 PM	Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible DUI traffic stop on northbound US-101 near Las Positas Road in Santa Barbara. Multiple units contacted occupants of a vehicle parked on the right shoulder with hazard lights on. Radio checks referenced prior probation, a restraining order out of Oregon, and arson registration information for involved subjects.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 10:04 PM	W Pueblo St #3a, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 23 dispatched to a location near West Pueblo Street, apartment (number withheld), to respond on command two; incident type may involve a tablet command.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 09:43 PM	State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid dispatched near State Street. Responding on Command 2.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 09:41 PM	S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 25 is dispatched to a medical emergency near South Patterson Avenue. The specific medical complaint is not clear from communications.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 09:39 PM	S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid dispatched near S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, with unit E D responding. Incident type to be referenced on command tablet.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

School	Distance
El Camino Elementary	0.2 mi
Foothill Elementary	0.6 mi
San Marcos Senior High	0.7 mi
Hollister Elementary	0.7 mi
Trivium Charter School Voyage	1.0 mi
Mountain View Elementary	1.4 mi
Kellogg Elementary	1.4 mi
Vieja Valley Elementary	1.6 mi
Santa Barbara County Special Education	1.7 mi
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court	1.7 mi
Santa Barbara County Community	1.7 mi
Santa Barbara County ROP-South	1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5006 Ponderosa Way in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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