Crime & Safety Report for 8530 8th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32968

Review crime and safety information near 8530 8th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32968. 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

$1,777,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,963 sqft

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

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Full report contains 44 offenders within 5 miles and 332 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

44 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8530 8th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32968

44 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
28 Child Involved
5 Assault
14 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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RODGERS, BENJAMIN

59 years old

160 CONGRESS ST VERO BEACH, FL, 32966
0.2 High
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YOUNG, CLARENCE M

43 years old

Lewd, Lascivious batt sex w/victim 12-15 years old; F.S. 800.04(4)(a)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

Sexual Offender, Transient, Fail to Report F.S. 943.0435(4)(d)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

5500 20TH STREET VERO BEACH, FL, 32960
3.9 Medium
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DUNCAN, CLARENCE DAVID

64 years old

Child Involved

8418 20TH ST VERO BEACH, FL, 32966
1.4 Medium
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MEROLLA, RALPH

59 years old

Child Involved

391 BIMINI CAY CIR VERO BEACH, FL, 32966
0.5 High
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GODDARD, JAMES WILLARD

75 years old

Child Involved

495 35TH AVE VERO BEACH, FL, 32968
4.9 Medium

332 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

332 Crime & Incidents by Severity
37 Severe
67 Medium
144 Low
84 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:14 PM

20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32966

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving a male slumped over on a bicycle in the parking lot near CVS on 20th Street.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 06:37 PM

20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32966

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a complaint about a teenager riding a four-wheeler around vehicles in a parking lot on 20th Street in Vero Beach.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 04:23 PM

20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32966

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle with a car door open on the opposite side of a mall in Vero Beach.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 02:20 PM

32nd St, Vero Beach, FL 32966

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a suspicious man going door to door near 32nd Street in Vero Beach, asking to use residents’ restrooms and claiming to be working in the area before walking east on 32nd Street.

Traffic

07/16/2026 01:54 PM

50th Ave, Vero Beach South, FL

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic hazard involving a vehicle sitting in a turn lane near 50th Avenue and 85th Street, affecting multiple other vehicles.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 8530 8th 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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