Crime & Safety Report for 5801 Potomac Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Review crime and safety information near 5801 Potomac Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016. 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

$2,800,000 | 5 bd | 4 ba | 5,005 sqft

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

PropertyIncidentsOffenders

Unlock the full safety report before making a decision about this neighborhood.

Full report contains 298 offenders within 5 miles and 2310 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

298 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5801 Potomac Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

298 Registered Offenders Nearby
62 Rape
139 Child Involved
41 Assault
97 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

FABRIZIO, STEVEN BERNARD

60 years old

6 LELAND CT CHEVY CHASE, MD, 20815
4.1 Medium
Offender photo

DOYLE, BRIAN JAMES

74 years old

Child Involved

4825 EARLSTON DR BETHESDA, MD, 20816
1.6 Medium
Offender photo

KRAISEL, LEONARD WARREN

84 years old

5600 WISCONSIN AVE CHEVY CHASE, MD, 20815
2.5 Medium
Offender photo

TANENBAUM, ADAM WILLIAM

31 years old

2707 ABILENE DR CHEVY CHASE, MD, 20815
4.9 Medium
Offender photo

NDUNGURU, JOHN CRESCENT

55 years old

HOMELESS BETHESDA, MD, 20817
4.1 Medium

2310 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2310 Crime & Incidents by Severity
300 Severe
196 Medium
303 Low
1511 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:06 PM

W Cedar Ln #108a, Bethesda, MD 20814

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving an injured person from a fall occurred near West Cedar Lane and Locust Avenue at Carroll Hill Nursing Facility. The response was routine.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:29 PM

Warwick Pl, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedic engine 706 was dispatched to a reported home fire alarm at a residence on Warwick Place in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:26 PM

Warwick Pl, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedic Engine 706 is responding on a routine basis to a reported home fire alarm at a residence near Warwick Place in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:26 PM

Warwick Pl, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a reported home fire alarm at a residence on Warwick Place near Fallstone Avenue in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The call is described as a routine response with a paramedic engine dispatched.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:06 PM

Bradley Blvd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a possible pediatric breathing problem at an apartment complex on Bradley Boulevard near Strathmore Street in Chevy Chase.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Key ES0.8 mi
Mann ES1.3 mi
Westbrook Elementary1.8 mi
Westland Middle1.8 mi
Taylor Elementary1.9 mi
Janney ES1.9 mi
Stoddert ES2.0 mi

Similar properties in Washington

Other for-sale homes in Washington within about 20% of this listing's price. Open a property for a HoodScore safety preview.

$2,799,900
5 bd | 6 ba | 3,404 sqft
3723 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC, 20007
View Safety Report
$2,750,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 3,168 sqft
1537 30th St NW APT D32
Washington, DC, 20007
View Safety Report
$2,850,000
5 bd | 5 ba | 4,784 sqft
3849 Macomb St NW
Washington, DC, 20057
View Safety Report
$2,895,000
5 bd | 5 ba | 3,837 sqft
2815 Bellevue Ter NW
Washington, DC, 20007
View Safety Report
$2,650,000
5 bd | 6 ba | 4,080 sqft
4628 Charleston Ter NW
Washington, DC, 20007
View Safety Report

Frequently asked questions

Is 5801 Potomac Ave 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.

How often is this HoodScore report updated?

The report displays its generated date. Update frequency varies by source and is explained in the HoodScore methodology.

How is the HoodScore calculated?

HoodScore combines nearby crime and offender data into a neighborhood safety score. Visit https://www.hoodscore.com/hoodscore-calculator.html to see how the calculation works.