Crime & Safety Report for 1932 Merlin Drive, Harker Heights, TX 76548

Review crime and safety information near 1932 Merlin Drive, Harker Heights, TX 76548. 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 163 offenders within 5 miles and 244 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

163 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1932 Merlin Drive, Harker Heights, TX 76548

163 Registered Offenders Nearby
33 Rape
68 Child Involved
59 Assault
65 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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CARRERA, JUSTIN

35 years old

4004 SUNFLOWER DR KILLEEN, TX, 76542
4.5 Medium
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GAITHER, CARROLL AKANNI

50 years old

9208 BELLGROVE CT KILLEEN, TX, 76542
4.7 Medium
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GARCIA, ESQUIVEL RAUL

61 years old

4207 VICKI DR KILLEEN, TX, 76542
3.7 Medium
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NAVA, JONATHAN ERIC

31 years old

5600 DRYSTONE LN KILLEEN, TX, 76542
3.1 Medium
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PATTON, MILTON LEE

58 years old

Child Involved

Violent

5803 REDSTONE DR UNIT A KILLEEN, TX, 76543
4.2 Medium

244 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

244 Crime & Incidents by Severity
31 Severe
9 Medium
28 Low
176 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 08:40 AM

Eastern Hills Dr, Harker Heights, TX 76548

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a reported fall near Eastern Hills Drive in Harker Heights.

Fire

07/04/2026 07:38 PM

Rainlily St, Killeen, TX 76542

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported grass and front-yard fire near Rain Lily Lane and the Lower Troy and Bottoms East area after fireworks apparently exploded. Initial radio traffic mentioned flames about a foot high, concerns about a nearby structure and two vehicles, and that fireworks may have hit the caller. Units later reported an approximately 10-by-20 foot grass fire that was already out on arrival, with no structure fire and no reported injuries, and they cleared the scene.

Fire

07/04/2026 06:51 PM

E Elms Rd, Killeen, TX 76542

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of fireworks being set off in a field near a church on East Elms Road in Killeen. A large gathering was present, and callers reported smoke at one point that appeared to have been put out before fireworks resumed. Units later advised the situation was clear.

Fire

07/04/2026 06:17 PM

S W S Young Dr, Killeen, TX 76542

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to a home on Bridgecrest Drive near Calf Waller Drive and Elander Drive for a candle that reportedly would not go out. The situation was later described as a small candlewick fire with no apparent hazard, and most responding units were canceled except for Engine 8.

Medical Emergency

07/04/2026 05:59 PM

Bramblewood Dr, Killeen, TX 76542

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a woman who apparently fell in the street near Bramblewood Drive in Killeen, with serious bleeding possibly from an arm or a leg. Bleeding control instructions were reportedly given before responders arrived.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
HARKER HEIGHTS H S0.5 mi
NOLAN MIDDLE0.8 mi
SKIPCHA EL1.2 mi
MOUNTAIN VIEW EL1.5 mi
UNION GROVE MIDDLE1.7 mi
NOLANVILLE EL1.7 mi
EASTERN HILLS MIDDLE1.9 mi

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Is 1932 Merlin Drive in a low-crime area?

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