Crime & Safety Report for 190 N Clay Ave, West Van Lear, KY 41268

Review crime and safety information near 190 N Clay Ave, West Van Lear, KY 41268. 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

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

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Full report contains 23 offenders within 5 miles and 39 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

23 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 190 N Clay Ave, West Van Lear, KY 41268

23 Registered Offenders Nearby
7 Rape
4 Child Involved
0 Assault
13 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HUGHES, JUSTIN WILLIE

44 years old

Child Involved

35-42-4-3 - Child Molesting

2025-08-28T21:14:07

XXXX IN CUSTODY JOHNSON CO JAIL PAINTSVILLE, KY, 41240
2.2 Medium
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HUGHES, JUSTIN WILLIE

43 years old

Child Involved

Statue - 35-42-4-3, Charge - Child Molesting

2024-12-17T07:36:32

XXXX IN CUSTODY JOHNSON CO JAIL PAINTSVILLE, KY, 41240
2.2 Medium
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ADKINS, LON CHRISTOPHER

78 years old

1118 EUCLID AVE PAINTSVILLE, KY, 41240
2 Medium
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CASTLE, MARVIN RAY

67 years old

425 WHIPPOORWILL RD PAINTSVILLE, KY, 41240
4.9 Medium
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COTTLE, JAMES EARL

59 years old

1015 PINEVIEW LANE RD PAINTSVILLE, KY, 41240
1.3 Medium

39 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

39 Crime & Incidents by Severity
4 Severe
6 Medium
11 Low
18 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:03 PM

KY-321, Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit reports clearing the scene after a possible medical emergency and transferring one patient to a nearby medical facility.

Traffic

07/16/2026 03:50 AM

KY-321, Prestonsburg, KY 41653

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a single-vehicle crash near the red light on the highway just north of the hospital, where the vehicle reportedly went over a hill and the occupant is barely breathing and unconscious. Fire department members are being sent to assist.

Fire

07/14/2026 03:04 PM

Mayo Ave, Auxier, KY 41602

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible assist-motorist incident in the area of Main Street, John Street, and Mayo Avenue. Units are on scene and requesting additional support.

Substance Use

07/10/2026 06:03 PM

KY-321, Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a man was reportedly treated for a methamphetamine overdose at a medical facility and released while still apparently intoxicated, then later found hiding in the facility parking lot. No family member was available to pick him up.

Traffic

07/10/2026 09:09 AM

US-23 N, Prestonsburg, KY 41216

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers provided motorist assistance for a red Chevrolet Malibu stalled in the northbound turn lane on US 23 near Walmart Bridge at the traffic lights. The vehicle was later started and moved out of the roadway.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Central Elementary School1.7 mi

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Is 190 N Clay Ave 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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