Crime & Safety Report for 37 Myrtle Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37419

Review crime and safety information near 37 Myrtle Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37419. 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

$231,000 | 2 bd | 1 ba | 906 sqft

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

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Full report contains 18 offenders within 5 miles and 4655 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

18 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 37 Myrtle Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37419

18 Registered Offenders Nearby
9 Rape
12 Child Involved
6 Assault
4 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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ELLIS, ERNEST STEVE

67 years old

WEST JAMES STREET ROSSVILLE, GA, 30741
4.9 Medium
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MORCOMBE, BRANDON

39 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

SCENIC HWY LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA, 30750
3.3 Medium
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SIMMONS, JOE E

44 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

SCENIC HWY LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA, 30750
3.3 Medium
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DEAKINS, BENNY CHARLES

71 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

OLD BIRMINGHAM HWY WILDWOOD, GA, 30757
4.4 Medium
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HOWARD, STEVEN EDWARD

57 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

W JAMES STREET ROSSVILLE, GA, 30741
4.9 Medium

4655 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

4655 Crime & Incidents by Severity
800 Severe
745 Medium
1231 Low
1879 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:16 PM

Spring St, Chattanooga, TN 37405

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, staff at the Joe Johnson Crisis Center near Spring Street reported a man seeking assessment who was told the facility was full. The man left, saying he would be seen on the news later and that he was in crisis. He appeared to have gray hair, wore a hat, and had one pant leg pulled up due to swelling.

Traffic

07/16/2026 11:14 PM

W 13th St & Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop near west 13th Street and Broad Street involving a black Lexus with a reported Georgia license plate.

Traffic

07/16/2026 11:06 PM

Workman Rd, Chattanooga, TN

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop on Workman Road in Russell, Tennessee involving a Chevy Impala with a reported license plate.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 11:03 PM

E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was dispatched to meet a reporting party near a gated property on East Main Street. The caller was expected to meet the officer at the gate.

Weapons

07/16/2026 11:01 PM

E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402

 SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a group of people near a red Nissan in a parking lot, with two individuals possibly armed. Officers are advised for awareness.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Lookout Valley Middle / High School0.9 mi
Lookout Valley Elementary School1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 37 Myrtle 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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