270 NE 42nd Street Crime & Safety Report

Safety overview

Total Registered Sex Offenders:

within 2 miles

within 1 mile

Total Reported Incidents & Crimes

14357

Last 12 months

Neighborhood Score

Severe Danger

Persistent criminal activity, including violent crimes, shootings, or gang-related incidents. High density of sex offenders. Extreme caution needed.

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 14357 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 270 NE 42nd Street, Oakland Park, FL 33334

14 Rape

232 Child Involved

62 Assault

236 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
CASTRO, LUIS A 72 years old		220 SW 21ST WAY FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33312	4.6	Medium
GENTRY, GERALD EVERETT 65 years old		400 NE 15TH AVE # 5 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33301	3.7	Medium
HOUSER, HAYDEN STERRETT 53 years old Child Involved	USE COMPUTR SEX W/MINOR; F.S. 847.0135(2) 2024-09-02T17:06:34 POSS OF PHOTO/PICTURE SHOWING SEXUAL PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD; F.S. 827.071(5) (2 COUNTS) 2024-09-02T17:06:34 Produce, Direct, Promote Sexual Perform. by Child; F.S. 827.071(3) (8 COUNTS) 2024-09-02T17:06:34	555 SE 1ST AVE FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33301	4.3	Medium
ELLIS, JAMES E 68 years old Child Involved		555 SE 1ST AVE FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33301	4.3	Medium
HUNTER, JULIUS ARLANDO 40 years old Violent	Sexual Battery by Adult on Adult Victim/Injury not likely F.S. 794.011(5)(b) 2024-09-02T17:06:34	871 SW 7TH ST UNIT A POMPANO BEACH, FL, 33060	3	Medium

14357 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1280 Severe

2370 Medium

3265 Low

7442 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Disturbance 07/16/2026 10:30 PM	NW 7th Terrace, Pompano Beach, FL 33060	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible verbal disturbance near Northwest 7th Terrace in Pompano Beach. Units staged nearby, determined fire rescue was not needed, and later reported a suspect in custody near a pavilion by a local boys and girls club.
Assault Report 07/16/2026 10:29 PM	SE 15th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33062	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported fight with injuries near Southeast 15 Street in Pompano Beach involving two vehicles. The caller reports yelling and fighting but is unsure how many people are involved. Fire rescue appears to be waiting nearby until police determine the scene is safe.
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.
Suspicious Activity 07/16/2026 10:28 PM	SE 15th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33062	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible in‑progress incident near Southeast 15th Street by a park and the Intracoastal Waterway. People were reported walking eastbound toward the park, including a woman on foot and two vehicles, one black and one white.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

School	Distance
LLOYD ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.6 mi
OAKLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.9 mi
SOMERSET ACADEMY VILLAGE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.1 mi
SOMERSET VILLAGE ACADEMY	1.1 mi
FLORANADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.2 mi
NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL	1.2 mi
NORTH ANDREWS GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.3 mi
WILTON MANORS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.3 mi
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS INC.	1.5 mi
JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.8 mi
LAKEWOOD RANCH PREPARATORY ACADEMY	2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 270 NE 42nd Street 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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