712 Knotts St Crime & Safety Report

Safety overview

Total Registered Sex Offenders:

184

within 2 miles

within 1 mile

Total Reported Incidents & Crimes

4043

Last 12 months

Neighborhood Score

Moderate Risk

Noticeable crime activity, including occasional assaults or theft. A few registered sex offenders may be in the vicinity. Caution advised.

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 4043 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 712 Knotts St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

89 Rape

385 Child Involved

71 Assault

29 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Address	Distance	Risk
DAWSON, TORRES 41 years old Child Involved	909 3RD ST BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93304	2.7	Medium
JORDAN, DANIEL PAUL 66 years old Rapist	2901 SOUTH H STREET BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93304	4.8	Medium
SMITHSON, LAWRENCE TROY 53 years old Child Involved	2900 M ST BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93301	1.6	Medium
TORRES, DANNY B 65 years old Child Involved Violent	1303 S ST BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93301	1.9	Medium
BARTON, JOSHUA KANE 38 years old Child Involved	2416 ERIC WAY BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93306	1.3	Medium

4043 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

595 Severe

555 Medium

1282 Low

1611 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Traffic 07/16/2026 10:14 PM	CA-178, Bakersfield, CA	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on two vehicles near North Elizabeth Street and the eastbound Highway 178 on-ramp in Bakersfield. The situation was reported code 4, with one subject possibly taken into custody.
Domestic Dispute 07/16/2026 10:04 PM	Pine St, Bakersfield, CA 93304	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible family-related disturbance involving a boyfriend at a residence near East Pine Road in Bakersfield. The man is reportedly wearing a gray shirt and dark-colored shorts.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 10:03 PM	Belle Ter, Bakersfield, CA 93304	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check is underway near Belle Terrace; the caller had called multiple times.
Other Incidents 07/16/2026 09:59 PM	Shalimar Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates an officer is en route to Jamison Center with a detained woman.
Traffic 07/16/2026 09:47 PM	Tulare St & Sumner St, Bakersfield, CA 93305	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop at the intersection of Sumner Street and Tulare Street in Bakersfield involving a vehicle with a reported California license plate.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

School	Distance
Jefferson Elementary	0.3 mi
Myra A. Noble Elementary	0.5 mi
Washington Middle	0.6 mi
Longfellow Elementary	0.8 mi
College Heights Elementary	0.9 mi
Williams Elementary	1.1 mi
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High	1.4 mi
East Bakersfield High	1.4 mi
Stella I. Hills Elementary	1.5 mi
Bessie E. Owens Elementary	1.8 mi
Valley Oaks Charter	1.8 mi
Downtown Elementary	1.9 mi
Harding Elementary	1.9 mi
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary	1.9 mi
Horace Mann Elementary	2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 712 Knotts St 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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