Crime & Safety Report for 185 Crafford Rd, Newport News, VA 23603

Review crime and safety information near 185 Crafford Rd, 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

$169,000

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

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Full report contains 78 offenders within 5 miles and 244 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

78 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 185 Crafford Rd, Newport News, VA 23603

78 Registered Offenders Nearby
18 Rape
34 Child Involved
26 Assault
14 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
1.2 Medium
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MACHMER, CHARLES FRANCIS

49 years old

Child Involved

101 REDOUBT ROAD YORKTOWN, VA, 23692
4.8 Medium
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WOLFE, MATTHEW DEAN

41 years old

Violent

17200 WARWICK BOULEVARD NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23603
2.2 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
3.3 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
2.6 Medium

244 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

244 Crime & Incidents by Severity
22 Severe
15 Medium
15 Low
192 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.

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 07:24 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.

Other Non-Crime

07/16/2026 03:03 PM

N Hunt Club Run, Newport News, VA 23608

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, animal control was asked to stop by a residence near North Hunt Club Run in Newport News to follow up on a complaint about someone possibly feeding a free-roaming cat. The caller was not sure if the reported person was currently the one feeding the animal.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 12:19 PM

Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a fall-related medical emergency was reported near Warwick Boulevard, Hickory Point Boulevard, and Shell of Arbor Drive. Units were dispatched and later canceled by the caller. Both units became available afterward.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Katherine Johnson Elementary1.8 mi

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Is 185 Crafford Rd 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.

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