Crime & Safety Report for 17828 NE 21st St, Gainesville, FL 32609

Review crime and safety information near 17828 NE 21st St, Gainesville, FL 32609. 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 88 offenders within 5 miles and 38 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

88 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 17828 NE 21st St, Gainesville, FL 32609

88 Registered Offenders Nearby
3 Rape
40 Child Involved
14 Assault
43 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MCKINNEY, SHANE DERRICE

53 years old

TRANSIENT GAINESVILLE, FL, 32609
3.2 Medium
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ALKHAFAJI, DAVID MICHAEL

48 years old

Child Involved

Unlawful Sexual Activity with Certain Minors 16/17 yr old; F.S. 794.05(1) (PRINCIPAL)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

1406 NW 230TH PL BROOKER, FL, 32622
4.1 Medium
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DEFRATES, MATTHEW SHANKARACHARYA

44 years old

Violent

SEX OFFENSE, OTHER STATE (Sexual Battery)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

11647 SW 162ND AVE BROOKER, FL, 32622
4.6 Medium
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LEE, WALLACE ANTONIO

43 years old

SEX BAT/INJ NOT LIKELY; F.S. 794.011(5) (PRINCIPAL)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

Sex Offender Fail Comply Registration; F.s. 943.0435(9)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

SEX BAT/INJ NOT LIKELY; F.S. 794.011(5) (PRINCIPAL)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

ABSCONDED GAINESVILLE, FL, 32609
3.2 Medium
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BOLTON, CHRISTOPHER

40 years old

SEX BAT BY ADULT/VCTM UNDER 12; F.S. 794.011(2)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

SEX BAT BY ADULT/VCTM UNDER 12; F.S. 794.011(2) (PRINCIPAL IN ATTEMPT)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

Lewd or lascivious molestation victim under 12 years offender 18 or older; F.S. 800.04(5)(b) (PRINCIPAL)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

TRANSIENT GAINESVILLE, FL, 32609
3.2 Medium

38 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

38 Crime & Incidents by Severity
2 Severe
1 Medium
7 Low
28 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Weapons

07/16/2026 06:05 AM

NE 34 Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32609

SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a weapons complaint near NE 34th Terrace in Alachua County. A delivery driver reported a shirtless male came out at the location, displayed a gun, and pulled the trigger; the male was reported to be at/near a shed on the property. The driver later left the scene and was reported traveling southbound on 225 near NE 53rd.

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 10:51 AM

NW 214th Ln, Brooker, FL 32622

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a fall patient call was reported near Northwest 214th Lane. Rescue units were dispatched but the caller later canceled and said they would go private vehicle.

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 06:10 PM

NE 181st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32609

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 93-year-old female was reported conscious and breathing but acting out of character near Northeast 181st Place. The patient repeatedly tried to walk without her walker. Fire units responded to a sick person call.

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 06:09 PM

NE 181st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32609

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a possible medical emergency near Northeast 181st Place. Rescue 33 and Engine 22 were dispatched.

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 09:29 AM

NE 160th Ln, Gainesville, FL 32609

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a medical call near Northeast 160th Lane for a 76-year-old female who is conscious but dizzy and vomiting. Soft sand is present at the location.

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