Crime & Safety Report for 357 Wynsum Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566

Review crime and safety information near 357 Wynsum Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566. 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 45 offenders within 5 miles and 1354 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

45 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 357 Wynsum Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566

45 Registered Offenders Nearby
15 Rape
13 Child Involved
1 Assault
18 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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CARLOS SARAVIA

years old

Child Involved

2 MERRICK RD Freeport, NY, 11520
2.1 Medium
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WALLACE BALLENTINE

years old

Rapist

130.35 - Rape-1st:Forcible Compulsion

2024-10-03T12:42:28

54 CENTENNIAL AVE Roosevelt, NY, 11575
3 Medium
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JUSTIN E MILLER

years old

Rapist

131 DUNCAN RD Hempstead, NY, 11550
5 Medium
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BYRON ROGERS

years old

Rapist

675 NEW ST Uniondale, NY, 11553
3.9 Medium
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KEVIN SANDERS

years old

5 THIRD PL Rt Door Roosevelt, NY, 11575
2.9 Medium

1354 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1354 Crime & Incidents by Severity
353 Severe
217 Medium
151 Low
633 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 08:44 PM

Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a commercial automatic alarm at a fast-food restaurant on Sunrise Highway between Chestnut Street and State Street in Rockville Centre. Some responding units were later held or cancelled after the situation was assessed.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:42 PM

Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported commercial automatic alarm at a fast-food restaurant on Sunrise Highway, with some units instructed to stand by while limited companies handled the call.

Break-In

07/16/2026 07:38 PM

Church St, Freeport, NY 11520

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, responders gained entry at a guidance center on Church Street, then re-secured the building but apparently set off the burglar alarm and requested police notification.

Fire

07/16/2026 07:24 PM

Church St, Freeport, NY 11520

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a reported automatic fire alarm at a child guidance facility near Church Street.

Fire

07/16/2026 07:23 PM

Church St, Freeport, NY 11520

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to an automatic alarm at the South Shore Child Guidance Center, 114 Church Street (between West Merrick Road and Smith Street). It was noted as a Knox Box location; crews reported no evident fire conditions at the time.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
SHORE ROAD SCHOOL0.6 mi
NORMAN J LEVY LAKESIDE SCHOOL0.6 mi
REINHARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER0.8 mi
JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL0.9 mi
GRAND AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL1.0 mi
BIRCH SCHOOL1.0 mi
CHATTERTON SCHOOL1.0 mi
WINTHROP AVENUE SCHOOL1.1 mi
MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL1.4 mi
WELLINGTON C MEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL1.4 mi
MARTIN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.4 mi
MANDALAY SCHOOL1.4 mi
SANFORD H CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL1.8 mi
CAMP AVENUE SCHOOL1.8 mi
PARK AVENUE SCHOOL1.8 mi

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Is 357 Wynsum Avenue 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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