Crime & Safety Report for 8285 N 5 W, Idaho Falls, ID 83401

Review crime and safety information near 8285 N 5 W, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. 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

$570,000 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 2,552 sqft

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

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Full report contains 23 offenders within 5 miles and 79 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

23 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8285 N 5 W, Idaho Falls, ID 83401

23 Registered Offenders Nearby
11 Rape
21 Child Involved
4 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

Shaun Lee Shaffer

years old

Child Involved

Violent

1974 Wintergreen Avenue Idaho Falls, ID, 83401
4.3 Medium
Offender photo

Tawna Sue Bambrough

years old

Child Involved

220 Gladstone St Idaho Falls, ID, 83401
4.9 Medium
Offender photo

Albert Dawayne Burke

years old

Child Involved

SEX ABUSE OF CHILD U/16 YRS

2024-12-20T19:21:57

EMERSON AVE X BRIGGS ST IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83402
4.3 Medium
Offender photo

Alexander Edward Lecheminant

years old

Child Involved

18 USC 2252(A)(4)(B) POSSESSION OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT IMAGES OF MINORS

2024-12-20T19:21:57

PRESTO ST X HOLMES AVE IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83401
3.9 Medium
Offender photo

Andrew Erick Burke

years old

Child Involved

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY OF A MINOR AGE 16/17

2024-12-20T19:21:57

EMERSON AVE & BRIGGS ST IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83402
4.3 Medium

79 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

79 Crime & Incidents by Severity
5 Severe
7 Medium
5 Low
62 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 08:24 PM

N Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83401

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible chest pain incident was reported near North Holmes Avenue. Fire units responded to the location and one unit was cleared to turn on arrival.

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 08:10 PM

N Skyline Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible overdose near North Skyline Drive in Idaho Falls, with an ambulance and ladder truck dispatched and instructed to stage in the area.

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 06:54 PM

Olympia Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical emergency response involving a patient at a residence near Olympia Drive in the Rough Community area with ambulance transport noted.

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 06:33 PM

Olympia Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance 12 dispatched for transport at location near Olympia Drive. Transport-related EMS call broadcast twice.

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 05:43 PM

J St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a lift assist was requested near J Street at unit (number withheld).

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi

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Is 8285 N 5 W 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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