Crime & Safety Report for 2365 Polk Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873

Review crime and safety information near 2365 Polk Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873. 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

$475,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,800 sqft

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

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Full report contains 21 offenders within 5 miles and 22 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

21 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2365 Polk Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873

21 Registered Offenders Nearby
3 Rape
13 Child Involved
2 Assault
7 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BACON, RANDALL JAMES

51 years old

Child Involved

POSS OF PHOTO/PICTURE SHOWING SEXUAL PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD; F.S. 827.071(5)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

3654 HIMROD RD BOWLING GREEN, FL, 33834
2.3 Medium
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DUCK, KENNETH LLOYD

60 years old

Child Involved

ABSCONDED WAUCHULA, FL, 33873
3.4 Medium
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WALKER, THOMAS RONALD

65 years old

Child Involved

2835 BARKDOLL RD BOWLING GREEN, FL, 33834
1.4 Medium
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YBARRA, RUBEN R

53 years old

Child Involved

310 GEORGIA ST WAUCHULA, FL, 33873
3 Medium
Offender photo

BRANNON, JOHN EDGAR

60 years old

Child Involved

SEND MINOR HARMFUL INFO; F.S. 847.0138(2)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

Traveling to meet minor to commit unlawful sexual offense, F.S. 847.0135(4)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

5026 POPLAR AVE BOWLING GREEN, FL, 33834
4.5 Medium

22 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

22 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Severe
4 Low
17 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Missing Person

07/16/2026 01:10 PM

US-17, Wauchula, FL 33873

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report near Highway 17 and (number withheld) about a possibly missing woman whose van was parked behind a nearby business. Radio traffic also mentioned a male subject described as a felon who may have a gun.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:04 AM

Rigdon Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for a possible seizure involving a minor male near Rigdon Road is reported. Rescue and engine units are responding.

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 05:19 PM

Orange Pl, Wauchula, FL 33873

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, there is a medical call for abdominal and back pain reported near Orange Place. Rescue One and Engine 1 are responding.

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 05:18 PM

Hibiscus Ln, Wauchula, FL 33873

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 90-year-old man is conscious and breathing but vomiting with lightheadedness and dizziness near Hibiscus Lane. Rescue 3 responded; Engine 1 was called but then stood down.

Domestic Dispute

07/10/2026 09:08 PM

Old Bowling Green Rd, Bowling Green, FL 33834

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported domestic assault at or near a residence on Old Bowling Green Road near Dixie Drive. A caller reported that an ex-partner allegedly choked and was hitting the reporting party and was refusing to leave. The situation was reported as still active.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL1.4 mi
HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.4 mi

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Is 2365 Polk Rd in a low-crime area?

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