Crime & Safety Report for 5300 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20011

Review crime and safety information near 5300 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20011. 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

$512,900 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 2,048 sqft

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 6634 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5300 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20011

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
74 Rape
208 Child Involved
46 Assault
233 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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PECK, JOHNATHAN LYNN

41 years old

539 FLORIDA AVE
2.7 Medium
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LAUREYS, BRANDON MICHAEL

38 years old

Child Involved

4718 RIVERDALE RD RIVERDALE, MD, 20737
4.9 Medium
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ALLEN, MICHAEL RUDOLPH

65 years old

Child Involved

9200 EDWARDS WAY HYATTSVILLE, MD, 20783
4.4 Medium
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CRUZ, BORIS MARTIN

57 years old

6911 18TH AVE HYATTSVILLE, MD, 20783
2.7 Medium
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DEGBE, KOSSI

55 years old

Rapist

1026 E UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD ST HYATTSVILLE, MD, 20783
3.6 Medium

6634 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

6634 Crime & Incidents by Severity
775 Severe
725 Medium
1169 Low
3965 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 10:48 PM

New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a local fire alarm at a building on New Hampshire Avenue northbound, with a paramedic engine sent to the scene in the 4401 box area.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:39 PM

Riggs Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near Riggs Road for chest pains, with paramedics dispatched to the box area 3425.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:38 PM

Riggs Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a possible chest pain medical call near Riggs Road and Willow Lane in Adelphi, Maryland.

Fire

07/16/2026 10:35 PM

Union Dr, College Park, MD 20742

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to investigate a reported local alarm at a building on Canvas Drive near Union Drive in College Park.

Fire

07/16/2026 10:34 PM

Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20742

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, units respond to a reported general fire alarm at a university campus building in College Park. Crews are advised they will ride with the fire board to the scene.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Truesdell ES0.1 mi
Paul PCS - MS0.5 mi
Paul PCS - International HS0.5 mi
John Lewis ES0.5 mi
Brightwood ES0.5 mi
Washington Latin PCS - MS0.6 mi
Washington Latin PCS - Upper School0.6 mi
Barnard ES0.6 mi
Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS0.6 mi
Friendship PCS - Online Academy0.6 mi
E.L. Haynes PCS - HS0.6 mi
E.L. Haynes PCS - ES0.6 mi
Center City PCS - Brightwood0.6 mi
Military Road Early Learning Center0.7 mi
Center City PCS - Petworth0.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5300 8th St NW 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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