Crime & Safety Report for 28250 79th Rd, Branford, FL 32008

Review crime and safety information near 28250 79th Rd, Branford, FL 32008. 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

$669,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,986 sqft

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

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Full report contains 8 offenders within 5 miles and 1 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

8 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 28250 79th Rd, Branford, FL 32008

8 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
5 Child Involved
0 Assault
3 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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KETCHAM, ARTHUR COLLINS

45 years old

Child Involved

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

2024-09-02T17:06:34

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

2024-09-02T17:06:34

3973 284TH ST BRANFORD, FL, 32008
4.6 Medium
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AYERS, GERALD DEAN

66 years old

Child Involved

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

2024-09-02T17:06:34

LEWD,LASCIVIOUS CHILD U/16; F.S. 800.04 (PRINCIPAL IN ATTEMPT)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

5187 266TH ST BRANFORD, FL, 32008
3.7 Medium
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BOYETTE, SHELBY DON

74 years old

Child Involved

SEX BATT/COERCE CHILD BY ADULT; F.S. 794.011(2)(b) (PRINCIPAL)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

Sex Offender Fail Comply Registration; F.s. 943.0435(9)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

Sexual Offender, Fail to Register F.S. 943.0435(14)(c)4 or F.S. 944.607(13)(c)4

2024-09-02T17:06:34

1164 NW 117TH PL BRANFORD, FL, 32008
4.5 Medium
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ORCHARD, STEVEN THOMAS

16 years old

SEX BAT BY JUVEN/VCTM UNDER 12; F.S. 794.011(2)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

4330 286TH TER BRANFORD, FL, 32008
4.2 Medium
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SMITH, JEFFERY WAYNE

59 years old

Lewd or lascivious molestation victim 12-15 years old offender 18 or older; F.S. 800.04(5)(c)(2) (PRINCIPAL)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

6732 260TH PL BRANFORD, FL, 32008
3.1 Medium

1 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Low
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

06/02/2026 04:39 PM

US-27, Branford, FL 32008

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies investigated a report of an erratic red SUV that nearly hit other vehicles before pulling into a Hardee’s on US 27 in Branford. The incident involved traffic safety concerns and was reported by another driver.

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Is 28250 79th Rd in a low-crime area?

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