Crime & Safety Report for 8605 Fireside Dr, Austin, TX 78757

Review crime and safety information near 8605 Fireside Dr, Austin, TX 78757. 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

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

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Full report contains 459 offenders within 5 miles and 2591 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

459 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8605 Fireside Dr, Austin, TX 78757

459 Registered Offenders Nearby
88 Rape
266 Child Involved
164 Assault
126 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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KNAPP, ANTHONY LYNN

54 years old

86120 SHOAL CREEK BLVD AUSTIN, TX, 78711
3.1 Medium
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LOVE, DAVID WAYNE

44 years old

2908 SWEENEY LANE AUSTIN, TX, 78723
5 Medium
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KNOWLES, QUINTEN

31 years old

Rapist

Violent

2120 DENTON DRIVE SUITE 110 AUSTIN, TX, 78758
1.4 Medium
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GONZALES, FRED

67 years old

Rapist

Violent

PREDATORY CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT

2024-10-25T06:34:59

12800 HARRISGLENN DR 321 AUSTIN, TX, 78753
4.8 Medium
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PANNELL, BENJAMIN H

40 years old

Child Involved

3571 FARWEST BLVD N/A, TX, 78731
2.1 Medium

2591 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2591 Crime & Incidents by Severity
491 Severe
287 Medium
567 Low
1246 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 08:53 PM

Dessau Rd, Austin, TX 78754

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a reported carbon monoxide detector activation at a commercial location on Dessau Road in Austin.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:35 PM

E Grady Dr, Austin, TX 78753

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a lift assist medical emergency was reported near East Grady Drive. Engine 30 was dispatched to the location.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:36 PM

Bldg 4, 12001 Dessau Rd, Austin, TX 78754

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, units conduct a welfare check for a woman reportedly possibly cutting her wrist; boyfriend says she may be near a creek on the way in, possibly along the main road, and units are checking an abandoned structure on the property. A separate call mentions a man (name withheld) with prior suicide attempts who reportedly said he would kill himself near Lake Travis before turning off his phone (exact location unknown).

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 06:31 PM

Grover Ave, Austin, TX 78756

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a fire engine was dispatched to assist law enforcement at a location near the (number withheld) block of Grover Avenue in Austin.

Fire

07/16/2026 06:12 PM

W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm activation near the (number withheld) block of West Anderson Lane in the north side coverage area.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
BURNET MIDDLE0.2 mi
PADRON EL0.5 mi
SETTLEMENT HOME0.6 mi
PILLOW EL0.6 mi
WOOLDRIDGE EL0.8 mi
WOOTEN EL0.9 mi
NAVARRO EARLY COLLEGE H S1.0 mi
GRADUATION PREP ACADEMY NAVARRO1.0 mi
ROSEDALE1.3 mi
COOK EL1.3 mi
GREENLEAF NCC1.4 mi
BARRINGTON EL1.7 mi
HILL EL1.7 mi
BASIS AUSTIN1.7 mi
BASIS AUSTIN PRI1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 8605 Fireside Dr 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?

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