Crime & Safety Report for 966 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Review crime and safety information near 966 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90403. 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

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

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Full report contains 119 offenders within 5 miles and 4706 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

119 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 966 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

119 Registered Offenders Nearby
31 Rape
63 Child Involved
12 Assault
30 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MCDONALD, ROBERT W

99 years old

Rapist

11131-2 CABRILLO BLVD VENICE, CA, 90066
3.4 Medium
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BARDOLPH, THOMAS RICHARD

73 years old

Child Involved

690 HARBOR ST VENICE, CA, 90291
3.5 Medium
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PEARCE, RICHARD LEE

45 years old

Child Involved

728 1/2 MACHADO VENICE, CA, 90291
2.3 Medium
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BANDY, WOODROW ANTHONY

73 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

1340 15TH ST SANTA MONICA, CA, 90404
1.2 Medium
Offender photo

PORTWOOD, WILLIAM DOUGLAS

58 years old

Child Involved

1338 20TH ST SANTA MONICA, CA, 90404
1.6 Medium

4706 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

4706 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1106 Severe
735 Medium
962 Low
1903 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:21 PM

Purdue Ave & Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a female with a mental illness was reported near the Starbucks at Purdue Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard.

Fire

07/16/2026 10:12 PM

Palms Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to several automatic fire alarms and small rubbish fires, including near Palms Boulevard, the 405 freeway by Getty Drive, Hollywood Boulevard, and South Main Street. One crew reported finding no problems and being unable to access a school location, and requested that school police be notified.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 10:11 PM

S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90291

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible domestic dispute on Main Street, where a woman is reportedly screaming inside a small white four-door vehicle. Units are being directed to the area, with references to an earlier possible battery that may be connected or nearby.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 10:11 PM

Rose Ave & Penmar Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90405

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious white van near Rose Avenue and Penmar Avenue. A possible female occupant in her late 30s was contacted or checked by authorities.

Substance Use

07/16/2026 09:56 PM

Westminster Ave & Riviera Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible DUI incident near Riviera Avenue and Westminster Avenue in Santa Monica, where a driver in a white Volkswagen reportedly drove into a parked vehicle.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Roosevelt Elementary0.7 mi
Canyon Charter Elementary1.0 mi
Lincoln Middle1.2 mi
Santa Monica High1.2 mi
PBL High1.2 mi
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool1.5 mi
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)1.7 mi
John Muir Elementary1.7 mi
Olympic High (Continuation)1.8 mi
Franklin Elementary1.8 mi
McKinley Elementary1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 966 Palisades Beach Rd 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?

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