Crime & Safety Report for 5836 Helen Way, Sarasota, FL 34243

Review crime and safety information near 5836 Helen Way, 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

$510,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 2,043 sqft

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

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Full report contains 252 offenders within 5 miles and 3990 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

252 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5836 Helen Way, Sarasota, FL 34243

252 Registered Offenders Nearby
10 Rape
138 Child Involved
32 Assault
96 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 Medium
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WELLES, DOUGLAS LESTER

69 years old

Child Involved

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

42 years old

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

72 years old

1520 60TH AVENUE DR E BRADENTON, FL, 34203
4.6 Medium
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MARTZ, RICHARD LEE

68 years old

Violent

2852 59TH AVE E BRADENTON, FL, 34203
4.1 Medium

3990 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3990 Crime & Incidents by Severity
386 Severe
342 Medium
579 Low
2683 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 09:41 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.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:30 PM

Marina View Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to a reported high rise structure fire at a hotel near Marina View Drive and First Street in grid 78. Crews were assigned to respond on TAC 3.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
COMMUNITY HAVEN FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES1.5 mi
SELBY PRESCHOOL1.5 mi
GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.6 mi

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Is 5836 Helen Way in a low-crime area?

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