Crime & Safety Report for 3116 Wards Creek Rd, Rogue River, OR 97537

Review crime and safety information near 3116 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 114 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

2 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 3116 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
3.3 Medium

114 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

114 Crime & Incidents by Severity
24 Severe
20 Medium
33 Low
37 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

Disturbance

07/14/2026 02:39 PM

E Evans Creek Rd, Rogue River, OR 97537

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy was sent to investigate a possible equipment-use disturbance in the 6000 block of East Evans Creek Road in the Rogue River area. The deputy was instructed to contact dispatch by phone for more information.

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.

Weapons

07/12/2026 09:28 PM

Sardine Creek Rd, Gold Hill, OR 97525

SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a man who had previously trespassed returning near Sardine Creek Road and allegedly pointing a knife at the reporting party’s friend during a confrontation. The man, described as on foot and possibly carrying brass knuckles, reportedly left the area toward a nearby cemetery on Second Avenue while the reporting party and friend stayed at the scene. Deputies detained a person in connection with the incident.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 3116 Wards Creek Rd 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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