Crime & Safety Report for 261 Russell Ave, Akron, OH 44311

Review crime and safety information near 261 Russell Ave, Akron, OH 44311. 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

$99,900 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 1,848 sqft

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 5053 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 261 Russell Ave, Akron, OH 44311

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
122 Rape
127 Child Involved
78 Assault
207 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BROWN, JERRY

66 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT and RAPE and DEVIATE SEXUAL ASSAULT and CHILD ABDUCTN/LURE A CHILD <16 YRS INTO VEHICLE and VIOLATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT and VIOLATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION and SEX OFFENDER REGISTERING/FALSE INFO and SEX OFFENDER REGISTERING/FALSE INFORMATION

2024-10-25T06:34:59

1146 BELLOWS AKRON, OH, 00000
1.2 Medium
Offender photo

ROGERS, TIMOTHY EDWARD

37 years old

Rapist

1129 JENKINS BLVD AKRON, OH, 44306
3.1 Medium
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ALLEN, PAUL DOUGLAS

66 years old

Rapist

146 S HIGH ST AKRON, OH, 44308
1.6 Medium
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ALLEN, ERIC JULIUS

37 years old

Violent

98 W MILLER AVE AKRON, OH, 44301
0.5 High
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ARTIS, QUINTIN DUANE

62 years old

Violent

393 W WILBETH RD AKRON, OH, 44301
1.5 Medium

5053 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5053 Crime & Incidents by Severity
485 Severe
369 Medium
630 Low
3569 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Disturbance

07/16/2026 10:40 PM

Akron General Ave, Akron, OH 44307

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a hospital emergency room parking lot after security reported a man flailing his arms outside. The man had not gone inside the emergency room, and officers made contact with him near the entrance doors.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:17 PM

Byers Ave & Payne Ave, Akron, OH 44302

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to Byers Avenue near Ack Fowler Senior High Rise, close to Payne Avenue and West Market Street in Cuyahoga Falls.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:54 PM

South St, Akron, OH 44314

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible suspicious person near South Collinwood after a caller saw someone flashing a flashlight through their basement window.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:46 PM

Locust St, Akron, OH 44307

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medics were sent to an apartment building on Locust Street for a possible overdose or poisoning.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:44 PM

East Ave, Akron, OH 44314

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a psychiatric medical emergency was reported near East Avenue close to Lakewood Boulevard and National Avenue in Akron.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Reach Center Summit Lake0.4 mi
Akron Career Tech High School0.6 mi
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center0.7 mi
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts0.8 mi
Akron Alternative Academy0.8 mi
Leggett Community Learning Center1.2 mi
Crouse Community Learning Center1.3 mi
McEbright Community Learning Center1.3 mi
Pfeiffer Elementary School1.4 mi
Akron Early College High School1.4 mi
Eagle Elementary of Akron1.5 mi
ELP Stewart1.5 mi
Main Preparatory Academy1.5 mi
Firestone Park Elementary School1.8 mi
Garfield Community Learning Center1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 261 Russell Ave in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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