Crime & Safety Report for 1255 16th Ave SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962

Review crime and safety information near 1255 16th Ave SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962. 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

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

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Full report contains 120 offenders within 5 miles and 639 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

120 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1255 16th Ave SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962

120 Registered Offenders Nearby
12 Rape
70 Child Involved
16 Assault
37 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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COONEN, JEREMIAH JOSEPH

66 years old

Child Involved

SEX OFFENSE, OTHER STATE (LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACTS WITH A CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

2140 28TH AVE VERO BEACH, FL, 32960
4.2 Medium
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HARRIS, IRVING JOSEPH

47 years old

Child Involved

LEWD,LASCIVIOUS CHILD U/16; F.S. 800.04 (PRINCIPAL)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

FALSE IMPRISON ANY OTHER; F.S. 787.02

2024-09-02T17:06:34

Sexual Offender, Fail to Register F.S. 943.0435(14)(c)4 or F.S. 944.607(13)(c)4

2024-09-02T17:06:34

750 13TH ST SW VERO BEACH, FL, 32962
0.9 High
Offender photo

KLOSE, RONALD ALAN

61 years old

Rapist

SEX OFFENSE, OTHER STATE (Sodomy)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

733 18TH PL VERO BEACH, FL, 32960
3.9 Medium
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NEFF, JEREMY MICHAEL

42 years old

Child Involved

TRANSIENT VERO BEACH, FL, 32960
4.4 Medium
Offender photo

STEPHENS, WALTER EUGENE

70 years old

1143 37TH AVE SW VERO BEACH, FL, 32968
1.4 Medium

639 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

639 Crime & Incidents by Severity
82 Severe
130 Medium
280 Low
147 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:14 PM

20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32966

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving a male slumped over on a bicycle in the parking lot near CVS on 20th Street.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 07:47 PM

Oslo Rd & 27th Ave SW, Vero Beach South, FL 32968

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop on a bicyclist near 27th Avenue and Oslo Road involving a white male wearing a (description withheld) on a red bicycle, with another unit joining the contact.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:35 PM

Lexington Ave SW, Florida Ridge, FL 32962

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible suicide near Lexington Avenue SW in Vero Beach. The caller reported finding an adult male on a sheet in the backyard with blood present, initially stating he had a gunshot wound to the head and a gun nearby. Units were directed to respond to the possible suicide while some responding units were later told they could disregard.

Traffic

07/16/2026 05:27 PM

18th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32962

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop in the (number withheld) block of 18th Avenue involving a blue Hyundai sedan with a Florida license plate.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 04:01 PM

12th Ct SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a disturbance at a residence on 12th Court Southwest in Vero Beach. A caller reported that a neighbor, who is subject to a no-contact order, had been screaming at her and another neighbor before going back inside and later sitting on the front porch.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
OSCEOLA MAGNET SCHOOL0.2 mi
OSLO MIDDLE SCHOOL1.1 mi
INDIAN RIVER ACADEMY1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1255 16th Ave SW in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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