996 Sycamore Dr Crime & Safety Report

Safety overview

Total Registered Sex Offenders:

within 2 miles

within 1 mile

Total Reported Incidents & Crimes

11512

Last 12 months

Neighborhood Score

Severe Danger

Frequent crimes in the last 12 months, including violent crimes or repeated offenses. Cluster of sex offenders in the area. Not recommended for vulnerable individuals.

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Full report contains 227 offenders within 5 miles and 11512 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

227 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 996 Sycamore Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

72 Rape

144 Child Involved

43 Assault

56 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Address	Distance	Risk
MICKELL, THOMAS ERICK 42 years old Child Involved	DURHAM PARK RD STONE MOUNTAIN, GA, 30082	3.3	Medium
SHANNON, DAVID GENE 59 years old Child Involved	WELLBORN TRACE DECATUR, GA, 30058	1.2	Medium
BERRY, GLENN DOUGLAS 58 years old Child Involved	MONTEREY DR DECATUR, GA, 30032	3	Medium
COOK, VIRGIL LEE 62 years old Child Involved	ABSCONDED DECATUR, GA, 30034	1.2	Medium
GRIFFIN, KEITH A 61 years old Child Involved	HOMELESS DECATUR, GA, 30034	1.2	Medium

11512 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1352 Severe

1442 Medium

2417 Low

6301 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 11:06 PM	St Charles Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was dispatched to an apartment near St Charles Avenue Northeast regarding a 63-year-old man. The caller will be on the scene.
Missing Person 07/16/2026 10:53 PM	Cambridge Common, Decatur, GA 30033	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a welfare check and possible missing-person report involving an adult woman last reportedly seen three days earlier near Cambridge Parkway in Decatur, Georgia.
Traffic 07/16/2026 10:49 PM	Clairmont Way NE & Clairmont Rd, Brookhaven, GA 30329	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report being out with a possible traffic crash at the intersection of Claremont Way and Claremont Road, and another unit is already on scene.
Suspicious Activity 07/16/2026 10:45 PM	Bodwin Pl, Decatur, GA 30035	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, police are dispatched to a possible problem reported by text-to-911 near Bodwin Place in Decatur. The caller requested police but did not explain the issue or give a specific apartment number, and officers are trying to confirm the exact address.
Other Incidents 07/16/2026 10:44 PM	Buford Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30329	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported civil dispute with one party on scene near Buford Highway in Atlanta. Units also requested a directed patrol in the same area.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

School	Distance
Clairemont Elementary School	0.8 mi
International Community School	1.0 mi
Glennwood Elementary School	1.0 mi
Westchester Elementary School	1.3 mi
Talley Street Upper Elementary School	1.3 mi
Decatur High School	1.4 mi
DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts	1.6 mi
Museum School Avondale Estates	1.6 mi
Beacon Hill Middle School	1.7 mi
McLendon Elementary School	1.7 mi
Winnona Park Elementary School	1.7 mi
Avondale Elementary School	1.7 mi
Druid Hills High School	1.8 mi
Robert Shaw Theme School	1.8 mi
Laurel Ridge Elementary School	1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 996 Sycamore Dr 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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