Crime & Safety Report for 1298 SE Lake Rd, Arcadia, FL 34266

Review crime and safety information near 1298 SE Lake Rd, Arcadia, FL 34266. 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 61 offenders within 5 miles and 513 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

61 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1298 SE Lake Rd, Arcadia, FL 34266

61 Registered Offenders Nearby
3 Rape
33 Child Involved
8 Assault
25 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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ALFORD, NOLAN RICARDO

57 years old

Child Involved

1177 SW GOLDEN AVE ARCADIA, FL, 34266
2 Medium
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ANDERSON, DONALD JAMES

40 years old

Child Involved

1364 SE APPLE DR ARCADIA, FL, 34266
1.1 Medium
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ANDERSON, MICHELLE LYNN

42 years old

Child Involved

2402 SW WILLOW ST ARCADIA, FL, 34266
4.8 Medium
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BOONE, BENJAMIN DERICK

66 years old

Child Involved

3135 SE COUNTY ROAD 760 ARCADIA, FL, 34266
2.1 Medium
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BURCH, ALTON ANTHONAS

40 years old

1187 SW GOLDEN AVE ARCADIA, FL, 34266
2 Medium

513 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

513 Crime & Incidents by Severity
43 Severe
65 Medium
121 Low
284 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:24 PM

SE Reynolds St, Arcadia, FL 34266

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call for a seventy-eight year old female near Reynolds Road with possible breathing difficulty; units are responding and describe a sick person.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:10 PM

E Cypress St, Arcadia, FL 34266

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop on a silver Chevrolet near Cypress Street and Third Street Southeast in Arcadia.

Fire

07/16/2026 06:12 PM

E Oak St, Arcadia, FL 34266

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke detector alarm at a Dollar Tree store on Highway 27, including a restroom Zone 17 activation. Responding units reported no visible smoke or fire and began investigating inside the small commercial building.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:24 PM

SE Hwy 70, Arcadia, FL 34266

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a male subject with a bike was found lying on the sidewalk just south of the Master Car Wash near Gib Galloway. Units were asked to confirm whether the vehicle was a bicycle or motorcycle. The subject wore a gray shirt and blue shorts and was reported no longer in the area by one unit. Additional units were directed to approach from Gib Galloway North.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:15 PM

Quail Ave, Southeast Arcadia, FL 34266

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a reported abdominal pain at unit 2015 near Quail Avenue. Units made patient contact and later canceled additional engine support.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.2 mi
DESOTO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL1.2 mi
DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL1.5 mi
TEEN PARENT PK CHILD CARE PROGRAM1.9 mi
DESOTO VIRTUAL ACADEMY1.9 mi
DESOTO VIRTUAL FRANCHISE1.9 mi
REDUCED SERVICES1.9 mi
HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1298 SE Lake 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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