Crime & Safety Report for 520 Chestnut Ln, Townsend, DE 19734

Review crime and safety information near 520 Chestnut Ln, Townsend, DE 19734. 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

$545,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 2,500 sqft

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

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Full report contains 19 offenders within 5 miles and 403 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

19 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 520 Chestnut Ln, Townsend, DE 19734

19 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
0 Child Involved
0 Assault
19 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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Daniel S Radcliffe

years old

226 Loft St Townsend, DE, 19734
1 Medium
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John A Martz

years old

711 Blackbird Station Rd Townsend, DE, 19734
4.8 Medium
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John D Stevenson

years old

4040 Dupont Pky Townsend, DE, 19734
2.6 Medium
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Joseph M Freidly

years old

133 Gumbush Rd Townsend, DE, 19734
4.6 Medium
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Thomas J Neill

years old

106 6th St Odessa, DE, 19730
2 Medium

403 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

403 Crime & Incidents by Severity
46 Severe
35 Medium
19 Low
303 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:31 PM

Weston Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched for a seizure near Weston Drive, Mill Branch. Units B-1 and Medic 5 responded.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:30 PM

Weston Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched for a reported seizure at a residence near Weston Drive in the Mill Branch area.

Fire

07/16/2026 06:38 PM

Merrimac Ave, Middletown, DE 19709

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported commercial fire alarm at a restaurant on Merrimac Avenue in Middletown, Delaware.

Fire

07/16/2026 06:38 PM

Merrimac Ave, Middletown, DE 19709

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a reported commercial fire alarm at a state building near Merrimac Avenue in Middletown, Delaware.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:09 PM

Misty Vale Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a sick person with altered consciousness near Misty Vale Drive, Misty Vale Farm. A unit was later disregarded while Medic 6 continued en route.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Old State Elementary School0.5 mi
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center0.5 mi
Odessa High School0.6 mi
Cantwells Bridge Middle School0.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 520 Chestnut Ln 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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