Crime & Safety Report for 2540 Mercedes Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Review crime and safety information near 2540 Mercedes Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. 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

$6,800,000 | 4 bd | 5 ba | 3,750 sqft

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 9107 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2540 Mercedes Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
12 Rape
227 Child Involved
64 Assault
241 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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EBERSOLE, CLIFFORD ALAN

69 years old

Child Involved

LEWD,LASCIVIOUS CHILD U/16; F.S. 800.04

2024-09-02T17:06:34

Sx Offender fail to not. Sheriff; F.S. 943.0435(7) (PRINCIPAL)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

TRANSIENT FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33316
0.8 High
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CASTRO, LUIS A

72 years old

220 SW 21ST WAY FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33312
3.7 Medium
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DIAZ, PATRICK WAYNE

49 years old

TRANSIENT DANIA BEACH, FL, 33312
4.3 Medium
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DRUMMER, LEANTHONY

48 years old

TRANSIENT FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33316
0.8 High
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GENTRY, GERALD EVERETT

65 years old

400 NE 15TH AVE # 5 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33301
1.8 Medium

9107 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

9107 Crime & Incidents by Severity
688 Severe
1427 Medium
1900 Low
5092 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:28 PM

W Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near West Oakland Park Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale involving a Toyota sedan. The vehicle’s registration reportedly came back valid and current.

Break-In

07/16/2026 10:28 PM

NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a bank on Northeast 26th Street for a possible audible burglar alarm activation reported over the radio.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:27 PM

SW 6th St, Dania Beach, FL 33004

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers coordinated a response to a possible overdose involving an unconscious but breathing woman near Southwest 6th Street in Dania Beach. Responding units requested Narcan, and radio traffic later reported that she was starting to wake up.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:25 PM

S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders report a 19-year-old man with left foot pain after his foot was reportedly run over by a car near South Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. He is being transported by basic life support to a medical facility.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:24 PM

S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews transported an adult male from a rolled vehicle with heavy damage to a hospital near South Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale as a level 2 trauma patient. He was reported to be alert and stable, with no major trauma noted, and no extrication was required.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
HARBORDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.1 mi
CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE1.6 mi
VIRGINIA SHUMAN YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.8 mi
CROISSANT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2540 Mercedes Drive 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?

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