Crime & Safety Report for 17 Cottage Ln, Newport News, VA 23603

Review crime and safety information near 17 Cottage Ln, Newport News, VA 23603. 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

$300,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,337 sqft

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

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Full report contains 102 offenders within 5 miles and 469 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

102 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 17 Cottage Ln, Newport News, VA 23603

102 Registered Offenders Nearby
28 Rape
42 Child Involved
36 Assault
15 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MACMILLAN, CHARLES BENJAMIN

39 years old

Child Involved

281 PICKETSS LANE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23603
0.8 High
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WOLFE, MATTHEW DEAN

41 years old

Violent

17200 WARWICK BOULEVARD NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23603
1 Medium
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BARNES, KENNETH NORMAN

62 years old

Violent

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

8810 POCAHONTAS TRAIL 46 WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185
2.7 Medium
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BAXTER, WILLIAM OSBORNE

74 years old

Child Involved

18.2-370 - INDECENT LIBERTIES: W/ CHILD -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

1646 SKIFFES CREEK CIRCLE WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185
1.9 Medium
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BENSON, DENNIS THOMAS

41 years old

Rapist

18.2-472.1 - VIOL SEX OFFNDR/MURDR REG:FAIL 2 REG- FALSE INFO -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.1 - FORCIBLE SODOMY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-61 - RAPE -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-472.1 - VIOL SEX OFFNDR/MURDR REG:FAIL 2 REG- FALSE INFO -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

9305 POCAHONTAS TRAIL WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185
1.2 Medium

469 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

469 Crime & Incidents by Severity
33 Severe
28 Medium
43 Low
365 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 08:39 PM

Lodge Ct, Newport News, VA 23608

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible fire alarm at a lodge-style business near Lodge Court in Newport News. They made entry, found a water leak in the ceiling causing a false alarm, and worked to reset the system while coordinating with a key holder for follow-up.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:27 PM

Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported commercial fire alarm at a barbecue restaurant on Jefferson Avenue near Sandstone Court. Units checked an elevator that was in fire mode, cycled the power, and Ladder 9 reported a one-story restaurant with nothing visible while the alarm was investigated.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:40 PM

Dorothy's Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews respond to a reported allergic reaction near Dorothy Road and Kingstown Drive in Newport News.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:28 PM

Old Courthouse Way, Newport News, VA 23608

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for chest pains was reported at Forest Pine Senior Community near Big Forest Court and Long Pine Loop.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:24 PM

Hawkeye Ct, Newport News, VA 23608

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic four dispatched to illness near Hawkeye Court at Mason Drive and dead end.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Katherine Johnson Elementary0.5 mi

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Is 17 Cottage Ln in a low-crime area?

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