Crime & Safety Report for 857 E 21st St, Erie, PA 16503

Review crime and safety information near 857 E 21st St, Erie, PA 16503. 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 326 offenders within 5 miles and 2731 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

326 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 857 E 21st St, Erie, PA 16503

326 Registered Offenders Nearby
82 Rape
85 Child Involved
170 Assault
49 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BARABAS, JOHN JAMES

39 years old

Child Involved

Violent

FL029-LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS BATTERY ON VICTIM 12 - 15 YEARS OLD

2024-12-11T18:15:10

1944 WAGER ROAD ERIE, PA, 16509
3 Medium
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HALL, CHARLES EDWARD

53 years old

3123-INVOLUNTARY DEVIATE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

2024-12-11T18:15:10

2800 MCCLELLAND AVENUE ERIE, PA, 16510
1.7 Medium
Offender photo

MCALLISTER, DONALD JAMES

46 years old

Rapist

Violent

ABUSIVE SEXUAL CONTACT

2024-12-23T08:10:10

AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT

2024-12-23T08:10:10

2024-12-23T08:10:10

701 W BAYFRONT PKWY ERIE, PA, 16507
2.5 Medium
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PAIZ, ANTONIO

57 years old

Violent

3125-AGGRAVATED INDECENT ASSAULT

2024-12-11T18:15:10

3123-INVOLUNTARY DEVIATE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

2024-12-11T18:15:10

205 W 12TH ST ERIE, PA, 16534
1.5 Medium
Offender photo

GARBER, ROBERT MICHAEL

43 years old

Violent

3126-INDECENT ASSAULT

2024-12-11T18:15:10

25 E 10TH ST ERIE, PA, 16501
1.3 Medium

2731 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2731 Crime & Incidents by Severity
277 Severe
158 Medium
133 Low
2163 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:40 PM

Bear Creek Ln, Erie, PA 16509

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units responded to a report of abdominal pain near Bear Creek Lane. Units MP 18 and ALS 1 were assigned to the call.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:19 PM

State St, Erie, PA 16508

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an ALS medical unit responded to a possible stroke involving an elderly woman at an apartment in the Barnett Building on Academy Street in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:42 PM

Emerson Ave, Erie, PA

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 63-year-old man reported difficulty breathing near West 23rd Street, between Green Garden Road and Emerson Avenue.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:41 PM

W 23rd St, Erie, PA 16502

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 63-year-old man is reported to have difficulty breathing near west 23rd street, between Green Garden Road and Emerson Avenue. Emergency engine unit dispatched and responding.

Rescue / Entrapment

07/16/2026 07:41 PM

Plum St, Erie, PA 16502

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported elevator rescue at an apartment building on West 8th Street between Liberty Street and Plum Street, where one person is reportedly stuck in the elevator.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
McKinley El Sch0.1 mi
Woodrow Wilson MS0.5 mi
Lincoln El Sch0.7 mi
East MS1.0 mi
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch1.0 mi
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy1.2 mi
Perseus House CS of Excellence1.2 mi
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community CS1.3 mi
Jefferson El Sch1.3 mi
JoAnna Connell Sch1.5 mi
Edison El Sch1.7 mi
Diehl Sch1.8 mi
Erie HS2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 857 E 21st St in a low-crime area?

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