Crime & Safety Report for 344 Matson Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA 18705

Review crime and safety information near 344 Matson Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA 18705. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$229,000 | 2 bd | 2 ba | 1,628 sqft

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

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Full report contains 157 offenders within 5 miles and 1295 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

157 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 344 Matson Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA 18705

157 Registered Offenders Nearby
24 Rape
61 Child Involved
69 Assault
21 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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STIVER, FREDERICK DAVID

50 years old

Violent

3125-AGGRAVATED INDECENT ASSAULT

2024-12-11T18:15:10

3123-INVOLUNTARY DEVIATE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

2024-12-11T18:15:10

180 WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP BLVD WILKES BARRE, PA, 18702
1.7 Medium
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KING, GEORGE

60 years old

3123-INVOLUNTARY DEVIATE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

2024-12-11T18:15:10

118 BROWN RD PITTSTON, PA, 18640
4.7 Medium
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STARKS, JGAI LAWRENCE

33 years old

Child Involved

Violent

WI016-ENGAGING IN REPEATED ACTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OF SAME CHILD

2024-12-11T18:15:10

2 BYPASS RD JENKINS TOWNSHIP, PA, 18640
3.7 Medium
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ALBERTSON, ROBERT JOHN

61 years old

Violent

3123-INVOLUNTARY DEVIATE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

2024-12-11T18:15:10

3126-INDECENT ASSAULT

2024-12-11T18:15:10

949 WYOMING AVE FORTY FORT, PA, 18704
2.5 Medium
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ARNDT, THOMAS WILLIAM

54 years old

Violent

3125-AGGRAVATED INDECENT ASSAULT

2024-12-11T18:15:10

45-47-51 WEST LUZERNE ST LARKSVILLE, PA, 18704
4.4 Medium

1295 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1295 Crime & Incidents by Severity
134 Severe
73 Medium
70 Low
1018 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:12 PM

Northampton St, Edwardsville, PA 18704

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a male patient with a head injury is being transported to GWV from near Northampton Avenue in Kingston Borough.

Fire

07/16/2026 06:52 PM

Broad St, Pringle, PA 18704

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported smell of smoke in a building near Broad Street in Pringle, Pennsylvania. Crews laid in from the nearest hydrant, arrived on scene, and continued investigating, and a specialized support team was released back into service.

Fire

07/16/2026 06:28 PM

Atlantic Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home on Atlantic Ave in West Pittston for a reported smell of rotten eggs, suggesting a possible natural gas leak inside the residence.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:30 PM

Sharpe St, Kingston, PA 18704

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call near Sharpe Street in Kingston involved a male in his 40s who appeared to have passed out in a chair. Police were notified.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:29 PM

Sharpe St, Kingston, PA 18704

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a male adult reportedly passed out in a chair near Sharpe Street in Kingston.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Solomon/Plains El Sch1.1 mi
Solomon/Plains MS1.1 mi
Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy1.2 mi
Wilkes-Barre Area HS1.2 mi
Daniel J Flood El Sch1.4 mi
Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center1.5 mi
Dodson El Sch1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 344 Matson Ave in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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