Crime & Safety Report for 385 Gardenia Rd, Newport, TN 37821

Review crime and safety information near 385 Gardenia Rd, Newport, TN 37821. 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

$479,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 1,920 sqft

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

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Full report contains 39 offenders within 5 miles and 297 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

39 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 385 Gardenia Rd, Newport, TN 37821

39 Registered Offenders Nearby
17 Rape
24 Child Involved
21 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

BALL, ROY LEE

68 years old

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED RAPE

2024-12-11T19:22:20

466 ROCK CITY ROAD NEWPORT, TN, 37821
1.9 Medium
Offender photo

BARHAM, ANTHONY DAVID

50 years old

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY 3RD DEGREE

2024-12-11T19:22:20

1725 HAWK LANE DANDRIDGE, TN, 37725
2.9 Medium
Offender photo

BENSON, PAUL DEWIGHT

64 years old

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED RAPE

2024-12-11T19:22:20

AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-11T19:22:20

1006 POTTS ROAD DANDRIDGE, TN, 37725
4.7 Medium
Offender photo

RAY, JOEY LEN

61 years old

Child Involved

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-11T19:22:20

1830 JUNIOR WILLIAMS RD DANDRIDGE, TN, 37725
3.7 Medium
Offender photo

VEENSTRA, RAYMOND LEE

51 years old

Child Involved

MI750.145A-A ACCOST CHILDREN FOR IMORAL PURPOSES

2024-12-23T20:11:16

ACCOST CHILDREN FOR IMMORAL PURPOSES

2024-12-23T20:11:16

2107 UPPER RINEHART ROAD DANDRIDGE, TN, 37725
4.1 Medium

297 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

297 Crime & Incidents by Severity
15 Severe
10 Medium
20 Low
252 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:13 PM

Locust Ave, Newport, TN 37821

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical responders were called to an apartment near Locust Avenue for a female patient experiencing nausea, shaking, body pain, and difficulty breathing. She reported waking up with a worsening welt and feeling like she might pass out.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 03:34 PM

2nd St, Newport, TN 37821

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 35-year-old female is being transferred from Newport Medical Center emergency room to another hospital for low hemoglobin and shortness of breath with cardiac monitoring and blood products.

Traffic

07/16/2026 02:44 PM

I-40, Newport, TN

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near the I-40 westbound off-ramp into Newport. Following the stop, one man was transported to the county jail.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 01:44 PM

Jimtown Rd, Newport, TN 37821

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location on Jimtown Road for a male who was reportedly assaulted and knocked from his wheelchair, with law enforcement already on scene.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:59 AM

5th St, Newport, TN 37821

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS are dispatched to a location on Fifth Street in Newport for a 68-year-old man with hypertension and reported low blood pressure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 385 Gardenia Rd in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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