Crime & Safety Report for Vassar Ave, Merced, CA 95341

Review crime and safety information near Vassar Ave, Merced, CA 95341. 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

$1,488,000

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

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Full report contains 172 offenders within 5 miles and 80 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

172 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Vassar Ave, Merced, CA 95341

172 Registered Offenders Nearby
33 Rape
148 Child Involved
22 Assault
4 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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ADKINS, RONALD LEE

79 years old

Rapist

SODOMY

2025-08-24T09:06:49

EL CAPITAN HOTEL MERCED, CA, 95340
3.5 Medium
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FOSTER, BAMERY ALLAN

53 years old

Child Involved

534 HENRY ST ST MERCED, CA, 95340
1.1 Medium
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GUZMAN, MIGUEL

46 years old

Child Involved

Violent

1305 W 11TH ST MERCED, CA, 95340
3.9 Medium
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PICKERING, RICHARD PATRICK

73 years old

Child Involved

186 SAN CLEMENTE CT MERCED, CA, 95341
2.2 Medium
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TIMPSON, JAMES LEE

60 years old

Child Involved

331 WEST 20TH ST MERCED, CA, 95340
3.3 Medium

80 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

80 Crime & Incidents by Severity
14 Severe
11 Medium
21 Low
34 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:40 PM

CA-99, Merced, CA

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a light blue semi truck with a white box trailer, marked with a carrier name, allegedly driving recklessly at high speed on southbound Highway 99 near Merced.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 02:33 PM

Idaho Dr, Merced, CA 95340

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a public assist lift assist is reported near Idaho Drive and Montana Avenue in Merced.

Wildfire

07/16/2026 02:21 PM

E 16th St, Merced, CA 95340

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported vegetation and debris fire near the southbound Highway 99 on-ramp by East 16th Street, working to access and contain the grass fire from multiple sides and block the on-ramp.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:18 AM

W 24th St & I St, Merced, CA 95340

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS call was reported near West 24th Street and I Street. Truck 51 was dispatched but then canceled.

Fire

07/16/2026 05:06 AM

E Mission Ave, Merced, CA

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported small vegetation fire near the campus parkway and East Mission Avenue on-ramp in Merced. The fire apparently involved grass and debris along South Parsons near the northbound Highway 99 on-ramp.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Pioneer Elementary1.1 mi
Golden Valley High1.7 mi
Weaver Middle1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vassar Ave 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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