4 Helena Ave Crime & Safety Report

Safety overview

Total Registered Sex Offenders:

within 2 miles

within 1 mile

Total Reported Incidents & Crimes

16707

Last 12 months

Neighborhood Score

Severe Danger

Frequent crimes in the last 12 months, including violent crimes or repeated offenses. Cluster of sex offenders in the area. Not recommended for vulnerable individuals.

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 16707 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 4 Helena Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221

79 Rape

167 Child Involved

16 Assault

251 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Address	Distance	Risk
BRENNER, MARK ALAN 71 years old Child Involved	4101 W OVERLEA AVE BALTIMORE, MD, 21206	4.5	Medium
BROWN, MICHAEL EDWIN 41 years old	BEL AIR RD & MORAVIA RD BALTIMORE, MD, 21206	4.6	Medium
BROWN, WILLIAM ALLEN 68 years old	4002 MORAVIA RD BALTIMORE, MD, 21206	4.8	Medium
BRYANT, GREG KEVIN 57 years old Rapist	4421 FRANKFORD AVE BALTIMORE, MD, 21206	4.2	Medium
BUCKSON, PRIETA 35 years old	5919 LILLYAN AVE BALTIMORE, MD, 21206	4.5	Medium

16707 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1976 Severe

2203 Medium

3564 Low

8964 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Missing Person 07/16/2026 11:36 PM	Eastern Blvd, Middle River, MD 21220	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a found juvenile near Eastern Boulevard after a boy was dropped off and had no way to get home. Officers were assigned, and the situation apparently resolved before further action was needed.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 11:33 PM	Henry Ave, Nottingham, MD 21236	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 8 was dispatched for a possible lift assist near Henry Avenue close to Leslie Avenue and Renai Avenue.
Robbery Report 07/16/2026 11:33 PM	S Newkirk St & Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are on a robbery detail near Eastern Avenue and Newkirk and are monitoring potential activity as nearby bars have closed.
Traffic 07/16/2026 11:33 PM	S Newkirk St & Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a robbery detail handling minor traffic control near Eastern Avenue and Newkirk Street after nearby bars have closed.
Fire 07/16/2026 11:31 PM	Community Dr, Middle River, MD 21220	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, responding units on Community Drive reported that the situation involved a smoke alarm with low batteries and no apparent fire or emergency.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

School	Distance
Essex Elementary	0.3 mi
Sussex Elementary	0.6 mi
Deep Creek Elementary	1.4 mi
Eastern Technical High School	1.5 mi
Sandalwood Elementary	1.5 mi
Deep Creek Middle	1.7 mi
Mars Estates Elementary	1.7 mi
Stemmers Run Middle	1.7 mi
Kenwood High	1.8 mi
Red House Run Elementary	1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Helena 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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