Crime & Safety Report for 12000 Bethesda Church Rd, Damascus, MD 20872

Review crime and safety information near 12000 Bethesda Church Rd, Damascus, MD 20872. 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

$650,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 2,068 sqft

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

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Full report contains 26 offenders within 5 miles and 428 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

26 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 12000 Bethesda Church Rd, Damascus, MD 20872

26 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
9 Child Involved
3 Assault
14 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BUSCHING, ROBERT MICHAEL

34 years old

12400 DANCREST DR CLARKSBURG, MD, 20871
4.7 Medium
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LUNA, JONATHAN

39 years old

ART.27 464B(A)(1) - 3RD DEGREE SEX OFFENSE - ART. 27 464B(A)(1)

2024-12-30T04:24:04

12312 CHERRY BRANCH DR CLARKSBURG, MD, 20871
4.9 Medium
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RASHID, SAAD

28 years old

CLA 3-308 - SEX OFFENSE 4TH DEGREE (3-308)

2024-12-30T04:24:04

8 CATAWBA MANOR CT CLARKSBURG, MD, 20871
4.9 Medium
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LOWMAN, JASON SCOTT

34 years old

13840 PENN SHOP RD MOUNT AIRY, MD, 21771
4.4 Medium
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BARKSDALE, CLARENCE EDWARD

40 years old

Child Involved

12041 OLD NATIONAL PIKE NEW MARKET, MD, 21774
4.6 Medium

428 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

428 Crime & Incidents by Severity
44 Severe
48 Medium
76 Low
260 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 05:09 PM

Oak Dr, Damascus, MD 20872

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 720 is dispatched to investigate a possible fire-related issue near the courthouse at Will and Oak Drive in Montgomery County.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:12 PM

Ivy Meadow Dr, Frederick, MD 21704

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a potential injury after a rough fall near Ivy Meadow Drive between Caraway Drive and Camel Mill Drive West.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 03:28 PM

Fingerboard Rd, Monrovia, MD 21770

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a reported unconscious person near Fingerboard Road in Monrovia, Maryland.

Fraud Report

07/16/2026 03:22 PM

Dr Perry Rd, Ijamsville, MD 21754

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a location on Doctor Perry Road in Ijamsville for a reported fraud, where a caller stated their bank account had been hacked.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 02:04 PM

Ridge Ln, Monrovia, MD 21770

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a sick person near Ridge Lane and Green Valley Road. The call included code nine Bravo and time 1704.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Kemptown Elementary1.4 mi
Windsor Knolls Middle1.6 mi

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Is 12000 Bethesda Church Rd 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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