Crime & Safety Report for 8221 Desoto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL 34209

Review crime and safety information near 8221 Desoto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL 34209. 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

$2,650,000 | 5 bd | 4 ba | 5,743 sqft

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

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Full report contains 37 offenders within 5 miles and 1477 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

37 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8221 Desoto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL 34209

37 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
19 Child Involved
4 Assault
16 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

BURROUGHS, RILEY JACOB

23 years old

Child Involved

POSS OF PHOTO/PICTURE SHOWING SEXUAL PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD; F.S. 827.071(5) (30 COUNTS)

2025-08-27T16:02:30

2016 2ND AVE W PALMETTO, FL, 34221
5 Medium
Offender photo

DAWSON, PETER FRANK

47 years old

Violent

SEX OFFENSE, OTHER STATE (First Degree Sexual Assault. - § 11-37-2.)

2025-08-27T16:02:32

1526 TAMIAMI TRL RM 4 BRADENTON, FL, 34205
4.8 Medium
Offender photo

AVERY, GREGORY PATRICK

60 years old

SEX BAT BY ADULT/VCTM UNDER 12; F.S. 794.011(2) (PRINCIPAL IN ATTEMPT)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

2016 2ND AVE W RM 4 PALMETTO, FL, 34221
5 Medium
Offender photo

BENNETT, COREY DONNELL

55 years old

Child Involved

Unlawful Sexual Activity with Certain Minors 16/17 yr old; F.S. 794.05(1) (PRINCIPAL)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

1806 4TH AVE W PALMETTO, FL, 34221
4.8 Medium
Offender photo

BRADLEY, TERRY LEE

48 years old

Child Involved

LEWD ASLT/SEX BAT VCTM<16; F.S. 800.04(3)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

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

2024-09-02T17:06:34

706 12TH ST W PALMETTO, FL, 34221
4.4 Medium

1477 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1477 Crime & Incidents by Severity
146 Severe
83 Medium
182 Low
1066 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Assault Report

07/16/2026 10:21 PM

8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a reported assault with injuries at a bar on 8th Avenue West in Palmetto. Responding crews later reported being out at the location and advised the scene was secure.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:28 PM

21st Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a sick person is reported near 21st Avenue West in Bradenton. Responders have been dispatched on TAC 4.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:26 PM

39th St Ct W, Bradenton, FL 34205

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical service call for a sick person near 39th Street Court West, Bradenton; Rescue 400 and unit (number withheld) dispatched on TAC 4.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 08:24 PM

9th St Dr W, Palmetto, FL 34221

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to an apparent assault with injuries near a lodge on 9th Street Drive West in Palmetto. Units were initially staged nearby until the scene was reported secure, then went on scene to treat a white male in a minivan with a severely gashed and bleeding face. A separate unknown medical alarm incident was also handled through a security company and phone contact with the alarm account holder.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 08:19 PM

9th St Dr W, Palmetto, FL 34221

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a reported assault with injuries at a lodge on 9th Street Drive West in Palmetto.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
IDA M. STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.5 mi
MARTHA B. KING MIDDLE SCHOOL1.0 mi
PALMA SOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.3 mi
OASIS MIDDLE SCHOOL1.8 mi

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