Crime & Safety Report for 1409 Church St, Reading, PA 19601

Review crime and safety information near 1409 Church St, Reading, PA 19601. 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

$224,900 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 1,036 sqft

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

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Full report contains 243 offenders within 5 miles and 4323 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

243 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1409 Church St, Reading, PA 19601

243 Registered Offenders Nearby
53 Rape
81 Child Involved
119 Assault
26 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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RODRIGUEZ, FERNANDO MONTANEZ

56 years old

735 8TH READING, PA, 19604
0.7 High
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SHACKELFORD, JIMMY

years old

Rapist

130.25 - Attempted Rape 3rd Degree

2024-10-03T12:42:28

722 CHERRY ST READING, PA, 19602
1.6 Medium
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WOLK, BRIAN FRANCIS

52 years old

NH007-CERTAIN USES OF COMPUTER SERVICES PHOHIBITED

2024-12-11T18:15:10

700 PENN STREET READING, PA, 19602
1.5 Medium
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CASTANEDA, KEVIN MICHAEL

32 years old

Violent

3122.1-STATUTORY SEXUAL ASSAULT

2024-12-11T18:15:10

727 TUCKERTON ROAD TEMPLE, PA, 19560
3.5 Medium
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SHERIDAN, CHRISTAL

43 years old

Child Involved

902/6318-CRIMINAL SOLICITATION - UNLAWFUL CONTACT OR COMMUNICATION WITH MINOR

2024-12-11T18:15:10

405 PEAR ST READING, PA, 19601
1.1 Medium

4323 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

4323 Crime & Incidents by Severity
551 Severe
323 Medium
280 Low
3169 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:02 PM

Washington St & River Rd, Reading, PA 19601

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance and medic units are dispatched for a possible medical emergency near an encampment off Washington Street and River Road in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:01 PM

Cashmere Way, West Reading, PA 19611

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible structure incident on Elm Street in West Reading Borough, near Hills Drive and Cashmere Way.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:01 PM

River Rd, Reading, PA

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a homeless encampment off River Road near Washington Street for a possible medical emergency involving a woman in her thirties who reportedly had difficulty breathing and back pain.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:00 PM

Elm St, West Reading, PA 19611

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure incident near Elm Street in West Reading Borough, between Hills Drive and Casner Way.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:35 PM

N 10th St, Reading, PA 19604

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched for a very low severity medical call near North Tenth Street.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Riverside El Sch0.4 mi
Northwest MS0.6 mi
Twelfth & Marion El Sch0.6 mi
Northeast MS0.7 mi
Thirteenth & Union El Sch0.8 mi
Reading SHS1.0 mi
Tenth & Green El Sch1.1 mi
Thirteenth & Green El Sch1.2 mi
Glenside El Sch1.2 mi
Northwest El Sch1.2 mi
Lauers Park El Sch1.2 mi
Central MS1.4 mi
Tenth & Penn El Sch1.5 mi
Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center1.7 mi
Southern MS1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1409 Church St in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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