Crime & Safety Report for 5238 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI 48208

Review crime and safety information near 5238 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI 48208. 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

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 18174 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5238 Commonwealth St, Detroit, MI 48208

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
15 Rape
45 Child Involved
56 Assault
393 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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REINDEL, VERNON ALOYSIUS

66 years old

2818 BENSON ST DETROIT, MI, 48207
2.6 Medium
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TIDWELL, ROOSEVELT

56 years old

3001 MILLER RD DEARBORN, MI, 48120
5 Medium
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ALHADI, AHMAD RADWAAN

25 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

42 WEST WARREN AVENUE IT DEPARTMENT DETROIT, MI, 48202
0.8 High
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ALLEN, DAVID KENNETH

68 years old

4600 CASS AVE DETROIT, MI, 48201
0.9 High
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ANDREWS, COREY EDWARD

47 years old

3100 WOODWARD AVE DETROIT, MI, 48201
1.4 Medium

18174 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

18174 Crime & Incidents by Severity
2440 Severe
2421 Medium
4323 Low
8990 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Welfare Check

07/16/2026 09:36 PM

Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported well-being check near Cass Avenue and West Canfield. Units are cleared to proceed under a lower priority code while scouts request a count of people involved.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:33 PM

Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a male possibly in his 80s was found passed out in his car near Cass Avenue. EMS was requested for assistance.

Break-In

07/16/2026 09:32 PM

Carpenter Ave, Detroit, MI 48212

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a verified alarm at a school on Carpenter Street, where a person reportedly does not have the access code and multiple alarms have been triggered.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 09:32 PM

E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a gas station on East Jefferson Avenue for a reported disturbance involving a male. No suspect description was available, and camera monitoring was reportedly unavailable at the time.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:31 PM

Turner St, Detroit, MI

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported auto accident near Frankford and Turner, with a request for an additional patrol car to check the scene.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Detroit Lions Academy0.4 mi
George Crockett Academy0.5 mi
Edmonson Montessori0.5 mi
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary0.6 mi
University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School0.7 mi
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary0.9 mi
University Preparatory Art Design MiddleHigh1.0 mi
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School1.0 mi
Burton International Academy1.1 mi
Legacy Academy1.1 mi
Detroit School of Arts1.1 mi
Northwestern High School1.2 mi
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School1.2 mi
Golightly Education Center1.3 mi
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5238 Commonwealth St 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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