Crime & Safety Report for 5540 Waterloo Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

Review crime and safety information near 5540 Waterloo Rd, Columbia, MD 21045. 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

$449,999

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

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Full report contains 125 offenders within 5 miles and 7059 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

125 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5540 Waterloo Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

125 Registered Offenders Nearby
6 Rape
50 Child Involved
4 Assault
66 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MUNIZ, CHRISTIAN GIOVANNI

33 years old

CLA 3-902 - VISUAL SURVEILLANCE WITH PRURIENT INTENT (3-902)

2024-12-30T04:24:04

6705 HUNTSHIRE DR ELKRIDGE, MD, 21075
2.4 Medium
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MILLER, MICHAEL JAMES

40 years old

1932 BEVERLY RD CATONSVILLE, MD, 21228
4.9 Medium
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BALL, GEORGE WILLIAM

89 years old

Violent

5330 DORSEY HALL DR ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 21042
2.3 Medium
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BURKETT, MARC ANTHONY

42 years old

3510 BLUE HILL DR ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 21042
4.1 Medium
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CONORS, JACK MAYER

68 years old

4245 BRIGHT BAY WAY ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 21042
2.9 Medium

7059 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

7059 Crime & Incidents by Severity
803 Severe
1019 Medium
1176 Low
4061 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:35 PM

Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded near Cedar Lane for a caller reportedly feeling ill from marijuana odor in the building. Multiple similar calls since midnight suggest the odor may be from Canadian wildfire smoke. County police also involved.

Fire

07/16/2026 11:32 PM

Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a reported gas-like odor at an apartment in the Harper House building on Cedar Lane in Columbia. A woman there reported eye irritation and was described as uncooperative with medics’ questions.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:32 PM

Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical dispatch for six subjects at Harper House near Cedar Lane, Columbia. Ambulance dispatched for assistance.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:17 PM

Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is responding to a reported hemorrhage in a room at a care facility on Cedar Lane in Columbia, Maryland.

Fire

07/16/2026 10:16 PM

Stag Horn Path, Columbia, MD 21045

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to an area near Staghorn Path in Columbia to investigate a reported unusual odor of smoke outside.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Phelps Luck Elementary0.6 mi
Howard High0.6 mi
Long Reach High0.9 mi
Waterloo Elementary1.0 mi
Jeffers Hill Elementary1.3 mi
Thunder Hill Elementary1.5 mi
Bellows Spring Elementary1.6 mi
Oakland Mills High1.7 mi
Talbott Springs Elementary1.9 mi
Mayfield Woods Middle1.9 mi
Oakland Mills Middle2.0 mi
Worthington Elementary2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5540 Waterloo 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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