Crime & Safety Report for 2255 61st St, Sarasota, FL 34243

Review crime and safety information near 2255 61st St, Sarasota, FL 34243. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$1,200,000 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 2,213 sqft

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

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Full report contains 258 offenders within 5 miles and 4111 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

258 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2255 61st St, Sarasota, FL 34243

258 Registered Offenders Nearby
10 Rape
137 Child Involved
31 Assault
101 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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STRAITWELL, JAMES

55 years old

Child Involved

5519 WHITEHEAD ST BRADENTON, FL, 34203
4.3 Medium
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WELLES, DOUGLAS LESTER

69 years old

Child Involved

1512 60TH AVENUE DR E BRADENTON, FL, 34203
3.4 Medium
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WALDIE, CORY ROBERT

42 years old

1526 60TH AVENUE DR E BRADENTON, FL, 34203
3.4 Medium
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KEYT, GREGORY WAYNE

72 years old

1520 60TH AVENUE DR E BRADENTON, FL, 34203
3.4 Medium
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LIGHTNER, JASON

49 years old

Child Involved

716 57TH AVE E BRADENTON, FL, 34203
4.1 Medium

4111 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

4111 Crime & Incidents by Severity
383 Severe
347 Medium
562 Low
2819 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:33 PM

Gardenia St, Pinecraft, FL

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency occurred near Gardenia Street involving a 42-year-old male with breathing difficulties and swollen legs.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:00 PM

S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported for Rescue 2 near Grand Villa Sarasota at South Osprey Avenue, unit (number withheld), near Novus Street and Mound Street.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:00 PM

S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a probable fall occurred at Grant Villa near Mound Street. A nonagenarian male patient is conscious and breathing with a head injury. Rescue unit 514 was dispatched to the scene.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:46 PM

57th Ave Dr W & 5th St W, Bayshore Gardens, FL 34207

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was dispatched for a laceration near 5th Street West and 57th Avenue Drive West in Bradenton.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:41 PM

Sarasota, FL 34236

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a patient with a green priority status is being transported to Sarasota Memorial Main hospital.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
MARJORIE G. KINNAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.2 mi
BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL1.4 mi
DREAMERS ACADEMY1.5 mi
BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2255 61st St in a low-crime area?

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