Crime & Safety Report for 280 Buckeye Cir, La Plata, MD 20646

Review crime and safety information near 280 Buckeye Cir, La Plata, MD 20646. 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

$427,000 | 3 bd | 4 ba | 2,074 sqft

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

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Full report contains 23 offenders within 5 miles and 738 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

23 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 280 Buckeye Cir, La Plata, MD 20646

23 Registered Offenders Nearby
5 Rape
8 Child Involved
1 Assault
9 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GREENHOW, JAMES LONNELL

64 years old

Rapist

04/10/1999 AGGRAVATED RAPE

2024-12-30T04:24:04

4 QUAILWOOD PKWY LA PLATA, MD, 20646
0.9 High
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PATTON, JOSEPH EDWARD

44 years old

25 STEEPLECHASE DR LA PLATA, MD, 20646
0.2 High
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PRINCE, DARRYL FRANCIS

69 years old

ART.27 464A - 2ND DEGREE SEX OFFENSE

2024-12-30T04:24:04

9618 ORIOLE LN BEL ALTON, MD, 20611
3.2 Medium
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SPARKS, RONALD CHRISTOPHER

65 years old

Child Involved

7960 PORT TOBACCO RD PORT TOBACCO, MD, 20677
3.5 Medium
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DORDEN, MICHAEL JOHN

60 years old

Child Involved

9355 LEO DR BEL ALTON, MD, 20611
4.3 Medium

738 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

738 Crime & Incidents by Severity
58 Severe
56 Medium
127 Low
497 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 09:35 PM

Port Tobacco Rd, Port Tobacco, MD 20677

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report serving an interim peace order that may require someone to vacate a residence near Port Tobacco Road in Port Tobacco, Maryland.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:16 PM

Garrett Ave, La Plata, MD 20646

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is transporting an 82-year-old woman with reported heart problems to a hospital in the La Plata area.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:58 PM

Magnolia Dr, La Plata, MD 20646

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders conducted a welfare check near Magnolia Drive where a female was found and appeared slightly altered but declined medical assistance. The unit cleared the scene after confirming her condition.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:30 PM

Pine Pl, La Plata, MD

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, units report a possible medication overdose at a location near Pine Place in La Plata, Maryland, and are waiting for EMS to arrive.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:25 PM

Pine Pl, La Plata, MD 20646

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency for an unconscious person is reported near Pine Place in La Plata.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Phoenix International School of the Arts0.3 mi
Milton M. Somers Middle School1.1 mi
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 280 Buckeye Cir in a low-crime area?

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