Crime & Safety Report for 520 Quartzite Ave, Tea, SD 57064

Review crime and safety information near 520 Quartzite Ave, Tea, SD 57064. 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

$625,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 1,660 sqft

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

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Full report contains 41 offenders within 5 miles and 135 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

41 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 520 Quartzite Ave, Tea, SD 57064

41 Registered Offenders Nearby
10 Rape
28 Child Involved
1 Assault
2 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

POSEY, GEORGE ALEXANDER

51 years old

Violent

WV- SEXUAL ASSAULT 3RD DEGREE

2024-12-21T07:19:24

4316 W TOWNSLEY PLACE SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57108
3.2 Medium
Offender photo

WALZ, JAY ALAN

55 years old

Child Involved

FELONY SEXUAL CONTACT WITH A MINOR UNDER 16

2024-12-21T07:19:24

46887 275TH ST LENNOX, SD, 57039
2.7 Medium
Offender photo

MARKHARDT, JASON PAUL

43 years old

Rapist

RAPE-2ND DEGREE

2024-12-21T07:19:24

225 PRAIRIE CIRCLE TEA, SD, 57064
0.8 High
Offender photo

GINTER, BENJAMIN WILLIAM

43 years old

Child Involved

FELONY SEXUAL CONTACT WITH A MINOR UNDER 16

2024-12-21T07:19:24

702 N. JAMES AVE TEA, SD, 57064
0.8 High
Offender photo

JOHNSON, KYLE CURTIS

39 years old

Child Involved

MN-SOLICIT CHILD TO ENGAGE IN SEXUAL CONDUCT

2024-12-21T07:19:24

1130 N. ROSE AVE. TEA, SD, 57064
1.2 Medium

135 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

135 Crime & Incidents by Severity
12 Severe
18 Medium
37 Low
68 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:08 PM

W 69th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit is transporting a person to Avera Behavioral Health in Sioux Falls as part of a medical transport.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:29 PM

W 69th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were requested for a mental health transfer to Avera Behavioral Health in Sioux Falls near West 69th Street.

Traffic

07/16/2026 07:22 PM

Penny St, Tea, SD 57064

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop near Penny Street and run a records check on a Minnesota license plate.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 06:45 PM

W Ivy Rd, Tea, SD 57064

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible harassment complaint near West Ivy Road, where a caller reported a political canvasser was harassing the caller’s dog and requested to speak with an officer.

Theft Report

07/16/2026 04:35 PM

S Poplar Ave, Tea, SD 57064

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near South Poplar Avenue in Tea for a reported theft. The reporting party was waiting outside near a black Ford pickup truck.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 060.4 mi
Tea Area Preschool - 070.7 mi
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 010.9 mi
Tea Area Middle School - 021.0 mi
Tea Area High School - 031.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 520 Quartzite Ave in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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