Crime & Safety Report for 5220 Sylvan Rd, Richmond, VA 23225

Review crime and safety information near 5220 Sylvan Rd, Richmond, VA 23225. 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

$825,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 2,217 sqft

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 2153 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5220 Sylvan Rd, Richmond, VA 23225

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
142 Rape
157 Child Involved
129 Assault
138 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

HAWK, PAUL IRVING

45 years old

Rapist

2910 N ARTHUR ASHE BLVD RICHMOND, VA, 23230
3.6 Medium
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MARRS, STEVEN ANTHONY

57 years old

18.2-63 - CARNAL KNOW:OF 13-14Y:ACCUSED<18,3+OLDER,CONSENT -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

1042 BARLEN DRIVE RICHMOND, VA, 23225
2.3 Medium
Offender photo

JOHNSON, SHAWNDELL DEMONT SR

49 years old

Child Involved

Violent

18.2-370 - INDECENT LIBERTIES: W/ CHILD -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-370 - TAKING INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILDREN -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

1401 EAST CARY STREET SUITE 400 RICHMOND, VA, 23219
3.4 Medium
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MONTGOMERY, TIMOTHY PORTER

65 years old

Child Involved

18.2-370 - INDECENT LIBERTIES: W/ CHILD -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

2011 COFER ROAD RICHMOND, VA, 23224
3.4 Medium
Offender photo

HARRIS, ALFRED SANDERS JR

49 years old

Rapist

18.2-67.1 - FORCIBLE SODOMY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

1321 VICTOR STREET RICHMOND, VA, 23222
5 Medium

2153 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2153 Crime & Incidents by Severity
319 Severe
229 Medium
213 Low
1392 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:53 PM

Chalfont Dr Apt 72, Richmond, VA 23224

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call for chest pain at an apartment near Chalfont Drive, Berkeley Warwick Place Apartments, Richmond.

Fire

07/16/2026 07:36 PM

Floyd Ave Apt D, Richmond, VA 23220

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported inside gas leak at an apartment on Floyd Avenue near North Vine Street and North Allen Avenue in Richmond. The caller reported a strong sulfur odor after returning from several days away. Firefighters searched the apartment and did not detect a gas odor, noting it may possibly be a sewer smell. A utility technician was requested to continue checking the situation while most units were released.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:21 PM

Dock St & S 14th St, Richmond, VA 23219

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing was reported near South 14th Street and Dock Street. Emergency unit Engine 1 was dispatched and the call was repeated on TAC channel 2.

Fire

07/16/2026 07:15 PM

Richmond Hwy N, Richmond, VA 23224

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a general fire alarm at an apartment complex on Richmond Highway in Richmond. A smoke detector was reportedly sounding in a vacant unit. Responding units investigated and initially saw no visible smoke or fire from the apartment windows.

Fire

07/16/2026 07:11 PM

Richmond Hwy, Richmond, VA 23224

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a commercial location on Richmond Highway near Chestnut Avenue and Mimosa Street. Multiple engines, a truck, and a battalion chief are responding and operating on tactical channel 2.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Westover Hills Elementary0.3 mi
Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary0.8 mi
Lucille M. Brown Middle1.1 mi
Richmond High School for the Arts1.2 mi
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts1.5 mi
Amelia Street Special Education1.6 mi
Maymont Pre-K Center1.7 mi
Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary1.7 mi
Miles Jones Elementary1.7 mi
Swansboro Elementary1.8 mi

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Is 5220 Sylvan Rd in a low-crime area?

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