Crime & Safety Report for 1059 Backwater Rd, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456

Review crime and safety information near 1059 Backwater Rd, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456. 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

$499,900 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 2,458 sqft

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

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Full report contains 4 offenders within 5 miles and 1 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

4 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1059 Backwater Rd, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456

4 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
1 Child Involved
2 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

BROOKS, EMMIT LEON

67 years old

Violent

SEX OFFENSE, OTHER STATE (Sexual Battery)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

249 AVENUE C PORT SAINT JOE, FL, 32456
4.5 Medium
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JONES, LEONARD L

61 years old

SEX BAT/COERCES BY THREAT; F.S. 794.011(4)(b)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

505 AVENUE A PORT SAINT JOE, FL, 32456
4.8 Medium
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QUARANTA, WILLIAM CHARLES

51 years old

Violent

SEX OFFENSE, OTHER STATE (Indecent Assault Without Consent of Other)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

SEX OFFENSE, OTHER STATE (Corruption of Minors)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

2754 VICTORIA AVE PORT SAINT JOE, FL, 32456
2.4 Medium
Offender photo

TAPLIN, CARL KENNETH

93 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

SEX OFFENSE, OTHER STATE (STATUTORY RAPE; CHILD MOLESTATION - STATE OF GEORGIA)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

7426 GEORGIA AVE PORT SAINT JOE, FL, 32456
2.5 Medium

1 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Low
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

06/20/2026 05:30 AM

2nd St & Florida Ave, Mexico Beach, FL 32456

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible vehicle collision near Florida Avenue and 2nd Street by US 98.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1059 Backwater 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?

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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