Crime & Safety Report for 5143 E Walnut St, Westerville, OH 43081

Review crime and safety information near 5143 E Walnut St, Westerville, OH 43081. 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

$449,900

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

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Full report contains 58 offenders within 5 miles and 3094 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

58 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5143 E Walnut St, Westerville, OH 43081

58 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
30 Child Involved
7 Assault
22 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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RETULLA, GERARD VINCE

36 years old

Child Involved

VIOLATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT and CHILD PORNOGRAPHY/FILM/PHOTOS

2024-10-25T06:34:59

235 N VINE ST WESTERVILLE, OH, 43081
4.3 Medium
Offender photo

MEEKS, JOSHUA GLENN

35 years old

6325 WESTERVILLE ROAD WESTERVILLE, OH, 43081
4 Medium
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CANADY, DUANE E

51 years old

Child Involved

9040 SMITHVILLE ROAD NEW ALBANY, OH, 43031
3.1 Medium
Offender photo

BAGEANT, TIMOTHY EDWARD

44 years old

288 MATTHEW AVE WESTERVILLE, OH, 43081
3.3 Medium
Offender photo

CLARK, HENRY ERWIN

88 years old

5668 WILLET LANE WESTERVILLE, OH, 43081
2.1 Medium

3094 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3094 Crime & Incidents by Severity
368 Severe
438 Medium
633 Low
1655 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:54 PM

Covert Ct & Covert Dr, Columbus, OH 43231

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a personal assist near Covert Drive and Covert Court.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:21 PM

Corral Creek Dr, Westerville, OH 43081

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical dispatch to Corral Creek Drive for an ill person, near Blackwood Drive and Causeway Ridge Drive.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 10:16 PM

Valley Ln S, Columbus, OH 43231

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a reported disorderly conduct incident near Valley Lane South involving a juvenile male who was behaving unruly and arguing with the caller. (name withheld)

Other Non-Crime Event

07/16/2026 09:36 PM

Covington Meadows Dr, Westerville, OH 43082

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is reportedly transporting a person home to a residence on Covington Meadows Drive in Westerville, Ohio.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 09:19 PM

Hamilton Rd & Rocky Knl Dr, Columbus, OH 43081

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to the area of Hamilton Road and Rocky Knoll Drive for a possible dispute involving a black Ford Fusion and a gray Hyundai that may escalate into an altercation.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Cornerstone Academy Community School1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5143 E Walnut 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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