Crime & Safety Report for 5720 78th St, Lubbock, TX 79424

Review crime and safety information near 5720 78th St, Lubbock, TX 79424. 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

$389,000 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 3,670 sqft

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

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Full report contains 168 offenders within 5 miles and 2478 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

168 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5720 78th St, Lubbock, TX 79424

168 Registered Offenders Nearby
29 Rape
87 Child Involved
52 Assault
54 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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RICHARD DOSTIS

years old

Rapist

7602 UNIVERSITY AVE LUBBOCK, TX, 97423
3.9 Medium
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CERVANTES, ABEL

66 years old

4311 30TH ST LUBBOCK, TX, 79410
3.6 Medium
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FIELD, RONALD WAYNE

76 years old

Rapist

Violent

2325 54TH ST LUBBOCK, TX, 79412
4.2 Medium
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GALVAN, TOMAS

63 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

6102 AVENUE Q LUBBOCK, TX, 79412
4.9 Medium
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SALAZAR, JOSEPH JOEL

33 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

2107 49TH ST UNIT C LUBBOCK, TX, 79412
4.7 Medium

2478 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2478 Crime & Incidents by Severity
290 Severe
378 Medium
890 Low
920 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:46 PM

82nd St, Lubbock, TX 79424

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a priority medical call for a possible breathing problem, with units responding to a person found near the 6500 block of 82nd Street in Lubbock.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:42 PM

82nd St, Lubbock, TX 79423

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 14 is dispatched to a commercial fire alarm at a business near the 2500 block of 82nd Street in Lubbock, Texas, with units responding on the designated fire channel.

Break-In

07/16/2026 08:38 PM

71st St, Lubbock, TX 79424

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible burglary reported near 71st Street, with the reporting party waiting in a red pickup truck nearby.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:32 PM

Quaker Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop in the parking lot near Quaker Towers on Quaker Avenue, possibly involving a specific vehicle.

Property Damage

07/16/2026 08:32 PM

Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79423

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports possible criminal mischief at an apartment on Indiana Avenue in Lubbock.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
CRESTVIEW EL0.5 mi
WHITESIDE EL0.7 mi
SMITH EL0.8 mi
HERITAGE MIDDLE0.8 mi
IRONS MIDDLE0.8 mi
OAK RIDGE EL1.4 mi
LUBBOCK-COOPER WEST EL1.5 mi
WILLIAMS EL1.9 mi
WESTER EL2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5720 78th St 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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