Crime & Safety Report for 202 NW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609

Review crime and safety information near 202 NW 20th Ave, 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 273 offenders within 5 miles and 7032 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

273 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 202 NW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609

273 Registered Offenders Nearby
13 Rape
126 Child Involved
36 Assault
123 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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PAULAUSKAS, GARY ALAN

52 years old

Child Involved

1931 NE 3RD AVE GAINESVILLE, FL, 32641
2.1 Medium
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SHERIDAN, PATRICK VICTOR

55 years old

3333 NE 39TH AVE GAINESVILLE, FL, 32609
2.9 Medium
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DOLL, DAVID R

46 years old

1615 SW 42ND ST APT 5 GAINESVILLE, FL, 32607
4.3 Medium
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CLARK, DAMIEN JAMES

30 years old

Child Involved

1200 NE 55TH BLVD GAINESVILLE, FL, 32641
3.8 Medium
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SLEVIN, EUGENE JAMES

28 years old

Child Involved

4170 SW 17TH PL GAINESVILLE, FL, 32607
4.3 Medium

7032 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

7032 Crime & Incidents by Severity
732 Severe
627 Medium
1112 Low
4561 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Break-In

07/16/2026 09:34 PM

W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary after multiple audible alarms were reported at a location on West Newberry Road with no answer inside.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 09:33 PM

SW 17th Pl 5100 47, Gainesville, FL 32607

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported family disturbance at an apartment on southwest 17th place in Gainesville. A woman was reportedly arguing with her brother and was later walking around the area arguing with neighbors and a maintenance employee.

Substance Use

07/16/2026 09:29 PM

SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS crew is transporting a 26-year-old man to a hospital after he reported chest pain, possibly related to smoking marijuana believed to be laced with methamphetamine, in the Gainesville area.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 09:28 PM

NW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a woman lying on a bench near NW 1st Ave in Gainesville after a report that two men were possibly taking advantage of her while she appeared intoxicated, with one reportedly recording her and the other holding her up.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:22 PM

NW 16th Ave & NW 22nd St, Gainesville, FL 32605

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, units report a possible traffic signal malfunction near Northwest 22nd Street and Northwest 16th Avenue, with initial reports that the lights are out and later clarification that they are flashing in both directions.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
SIDNEY LANIER CENTER0.2 mi
HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL0.8 mi
RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL INC0.8 mi
GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL0.8 mi
NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL0.9 mi
A.QUINN JONES CENTER1.0 mi
BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER1.1 mi
W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.1 mi
STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.2 mi
MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi
FEARNSIDE FAMILY SERVICES CENTER1.5 mi
CAROLYN BEATRICE PARKER ELEMENTARY1.7 mi
THE ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE PROJECT1.8 mi
PACE1.8 mi
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY AT DUVAL1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 202 NW 20th Ave in a low-crime area?

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