Crime & Safety Report for 8155 Plowden Dr, La Plata, MD 20646

Review crime and safety information near 8155 Plowden Dr, 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

$850,000 | 6 bd | 6 ba | 6,073 sqft

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

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Full report contains 24 offenders within 5 miles and 785 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

24 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8155 Plowden Dr, La Plata, MD 20646

24 Registered Offenders Nearby
3 Rape
11 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
2.5 Medium
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PATTON, JOSEPH EDWARD

44 years old

25 STEEPLECHASE DR LA PLATA, MD, 20646
3 Medium
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CASTLE, JOSHUA VINCENT

43 years old

Child Involved

CLA 11-207 - CHILD PORNOGRAPHY - DISTRIBUTION AND MANUFACTURING

2024-12-30T04:24:04

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

2024-12-30T04:24:04

4105 CLYDE LANE WHITE PLAINS, MD, 20695
3.7 Medium
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SPARKS, RONALD CHRISTOPHER

65 years old

Child Involved

7960 PORT TOBACCO RD PORT TOBACCO, MD, 20677
3.1 Medium
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ABELL, JASON THOMAS

39 years old

5008 SKYLARK DR LA PLATA, MD, 20646
2.9 Medium

785 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

785 Crime & Incidents by Severity
64 Severe
59 Medium
145 Low
517 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.

Traffic

07/16/2026 04:44 PM

Billingsley Rd, White Plains, MD 20695

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported being out with a possible abandoned vehicle near the 9400 block of Billingsley Road in White Plains. The officer also checked the vehicle’s license plate.

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.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Maurice J. McDonough High School0.8 mi
Dr. James Craik Elementary School1.6 mi
Robert D. Stethem Educational Center1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 8155 Plowden Dr 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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