Crime & Safety Report for 26 Margaret Dr, Reading, PA 19609

Review crime and safety information near 26 Margaret Dr, Reading, PA 19609. 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

$325,000 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 1,155 sqft

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

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Full report contains 235 offenders within 5 miles and 4141 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

235 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 26 Margaret Dr, Reading, PA 19609

235 Registered Offenders Nearby
52 Rape
82 Child Involved
117 Assault
24 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
3.1 Medium
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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
2.9 Medium
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ALVAREZ-MERCADO, ISAI LEMUEL

31 years old

Child Involved

INVASION OF PRIVACY

2024-12-23T08:10:10

INVASION OF PRIVACY

2024-12-23T08:10:10

4610 PENN AVENUE SINKING SPRING, PA, 19608
3.2 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
2.8 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
2.4 Medium

4141 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

4141 Crime & Incidents by Severity
516 Severe
305 Medium
271 Low
3049 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
Wyomissing Hills El Ctr0.3 mi
Wyomissing Area JSHS0.6 mi
Spring Ridge El Sch1.1 mi
Wilson HS1.2 mi
Whitfield El Sch1.5 mi
West Reading El Ctr1.6 mi
Governor Mifflin MS2.0 mi
Northwest El Sch2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 26 Margaret Dr in a low-crime area?

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