Crime & Safety Report for 3898 Lawson Bottom Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717

Review crime and safety information near 3898 Lawson Bottom Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717. 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

$329,000

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

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Full report contains 1 offenders within 5 miles and 5 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

1 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 3898 Lawson Bottom Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717

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

BIRDWELL, MICHAEL WELDON

44 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

UNLAWFUL TRANSACTION WITH A MINOR 1ST DEGREE - ILL

2024-09-03T14:10:08

RAPE 3RD DEGREE

2024-09-03T14:10:08

SODOMY 3RD DEGREE

2024-09-03T14:10:08

316 LAWSON BOTTOM RD BURKESVILLE, KY, 42717
3.1 Medium

5 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5 Crime & Incidents by Severity
5 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Disturbance

07/14/2026 09:44 AM

Crocus Creek Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a female caller at a vacation rental on Crocus Creek Road requested to speak with officers about ongoing issues with the property owner, who was not present at the time. The situation appears to involve a possible dispute between the guest and the owner.

Welfare Check

06/28/2026 07:14 AM

Thomas Ln, Burkesville, KY 42717

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies conducted a welfare check on an elderly man at a residence near Thomas Lane during apparent flooding in the surrounding area. The caller reported being unable to reach her husband and children at the location. Responding units reported floodwater over nearby roads and worked on traffic control, and they later made contact with the residents, who appeared to be okay.

Medical Emergency

06/14/2026 05:45 AM

Thomas Ln, Burkesville, KY 42717

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible right hip fracture is reported for a 69-year-old male who fell near Thomas Lane with a history of hip surgery in April.

Medical Emergency

06/14/2026 01:45 AM

Eden Sprouls Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical dispatch to a location near Eden Sprouls Road for an elderly male with a possible kidney stone emergency.

Medical Emergency

06/08/2026 03:08 AM

Eden Sprouls Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched for an elderly man near Eden Sprouts Road in Burkesville, Kentucky, who is reportedly passing blood while taking blood thinners and needs to be checked at the hospital.

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Is 3898 Lawson Bottom Rd in a low-crime area?

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