Crime & Safety Report for 1775 Wards Creek Rd, Rogue River, OR 97537

Review crime and safety information near 1775 Wards Creek Rd, Rogue River, OR 97537. 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 2 offenders within 5 miles and 115 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

2 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1775 Wards Creek Rd, Rogue River, OR 97537

2 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
0 Child Involved
0 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

Thomas Russell Batterton

years old

Rapist

SODOMY 1-FEL

2024-12-30T15:39:03

SEX ABUSE 1-FEL

2024-12-30T15:39:03

5505 Rogue River Hwy GOLD HILL, OR, 97525
2.2 Medium

115 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

115 Crime & Incidents by Severity
25 Severe
21 Medium
33 Low
36 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Weapons

07/16/2026 08:22 PM

Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527

SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported being at a residence near Rogue River Highway with his grandparents. He told dispatch he had access to a machete but said he was securing it. The caller later clarified that he was at a nearby house just south of the originally reported location.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:16 PM

Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a man near Rogue River Highway wrapped a strap around his calf in an apparent self-harm attempt. He was alone in a van and reported depression but said it was not a suicide attempt. Medical responders arrived on scene.

Traffic

07/14/2026 10:42 PM

I-5, Gold Hill, OR

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a semi truck in the Gold Hill area with chains dragging while traveling on the freeway near exit 40. The truck reportedly took the off-ramp, but it is unclear whether it stopped, and there is no vehicle description available.

Traffic

07/14/2026 10:41 PM

I-5, Gold Hill, OR

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a semi truck possibly dragging chains on the freeway near the southbound off-ramp by exit 40 in the Gold Hill area. The caller was no longer on scene and no vehicle description was available, so it is unknown if the truck stopped.

Domestic Dispute

07/14/2026 12:35 AM

OR-234, Gold Hill, OR 97525

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence near Highway 234 in the Gold Hill area. The caller reported that his wife was throwing items and acting out of control. Radio updates indicated no reported injuries, no weapons involved, and that both involved adults had been drinking.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
South Valley Academy1.7 mi

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Is 1775 Wards Creek Rd in a low-crime area?

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