Crime & Safety Report for 940 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA 18508

Review crime and safety information near 940 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA 18508. 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

$85,000 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 1,020 sqft

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

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Full report contains 272 offenders within 5 miles and 1944 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

272 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 940 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA 18508

272 Registered Offenders Nearby
37 Rape
114 Child Involved
111 Assault
45 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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WALSH, ZACHARY D

38 years old

200 HICKORY SCRANTON, PA, 18505
1.4 Medium
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COOPER, ELROY MANUAL

34 years old

200 HICKORY ST SCRANTON, PA, 18505
1.4 Medium
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MARINO, ANTHONY T

38 years old

1605 LAFAYETTE ST SCRANTON, PA, 18504
1.1 Medium
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WILSON, QUINTIN

years old

130.65 - Sexual Abuse 1st:Person Incapable of Consent-Physically Helpless

2024-10-03T12:42:28

8 KEYSTONE INDUSTRIAL PARK BERT COLLINS DR. Pennsylvania, 18512
2.7 Medium
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DAVID E DOOLEN

years old

Child Involved

610 PITTSTON AVE SCRANTON, PA, 18503
1.7 Medium

1944 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1944 Crime & Incidents by Severity
124 Severe
74 Medium
117 Low
1629 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Road Closure

07/16/2026 08:59 PM

Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports that the (number withheld) block of Mulberry Street in Scranton is still closed to all traffic.

Road Closure

07/16/2026 08:34 PM

N Washington Ave & Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18503

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a water main break near Mulberry Street and North Washington Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The apparent water problem is causing a road closure on a nearby block and tractor-trailers are backing up, with a request for a police supervisor and a possible PennDOT truck detour.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:18 PM

Grand Ave, Scranton, PA 18505

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of West Grand Avenue and West Fourth Street, possibly involving a parked car, with injuries reported to occupants of both vehicles.

Road Closure

07/16/2026 08:13 PM

Mulberry St, Scranton, PA

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency traffic radio reports a road closure affecting the 500 block of Mulberry Street between Adams Avenue and North Washington Avenue in Scranton. Several nearby blocks around Mulberry Street and North Washington Avenue reportedly do not have hydrant service.

Road Closure

07/16/2026 08:11 PM

Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities reported a road closure on the 500 block of Mulberry Street between Adams Avenue and North Washington Avenue in Scranton. Several blocks near Mulberry Street and North Washington Avenue are also without hydrants and water for an unknown amount of time.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Scranton HS0.4 mi
John Adams #40.5 mi
Neil Armstrong #400.8 mi
Northeast Intrmd Sch0.8 mi
Charles Sumner #180.8 mi
Isaac Tripp El Sch0.9 mi
Robert Morris #271.2 mi
West Scranton HS1.5 mi
William Prescott #381.5 mi
Dunmore El Ctr1.6 mi
Frances Willard #321.6 mi
West Scranton Intrmd Sch1.7 mi
Dunmore JSHS1.7 mi
John G Whittier #21.7 mi
South Scranton Intrmd Sch1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 940 Providence Rd in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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