Crime & Safety Report for 6 Downing Pl, Newport News, VA 23606

Review crime and safety information near 6 Downing Pl, Newport News, VA 23606. 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

$500,000 | 5 bd | 3 ba | 2,700 sqft

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

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Full report contains 276 offenders within 5 miles and 1534 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

276 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 6 Downing Pl, Newport News, VA 23606

276 Registered Offenders Nearby
72 Rape
100 Child Involved
67 Assault
60 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

LYMAN, HILBERT RONALD

54 years old

Child Involved

Violent

900 DAPHIA CIR NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23601
4 Medium
Offender photo

CARTER, GEORGE EDWARD

75 years old

Rapist

Violent

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-61 - RAPE -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.1 - FORCIBLE SODOMY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

9924 JEFFERSON AVENUE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23005
3.4 Medium
Offender photo

HAMMOND, RODNEY DEAN

51 years old

Violent

18.2-67.3(A)(2) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

473 WOLF DRIVE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23601
1.8 Medium
Offender photo

PERRY, ROBERT WOODSON

50 years old

Rapist

18.2-361 - CRIMES AGAINST NATURE (SODOMY) -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

21493 KINGS LANE CARROLLTON, VA, 23314
5 Medium
Offender photo

LAWRENCE, DERRICK JAMES

35 years old

Child Involved

9924 JEFFERSON AVENUE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23605
3.4 Medium

1534 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1534 Crime & Incidents by Severity
154 Severe
80 Medium
123 Low
1177 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:58 PM

Horse Pen Rd, Newport News, VA 23602

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a medical emergency near Horsepen Road, close to Canter Court and East Governor Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:35 PM

Harpers Dr, Newport News, VA 23601

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 6 was dispatched for a possible fall near Chesapeake Retirement on Harper's Hill Road. Cross streets include Louise Drive and Blackwater Circle.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:34 PM

Adams Dr, Newport News, VA 23601

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to chest pains near Adams Drive at the intersection with Geddes and Dresden Drive. The apartment unit was updated to (number withheld). Police presence was not required.

Other Non-Crime Event

07/16/2026 07:23 PM

Constance Dr, Newport News, VA 23601

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes several apparent medical and electrical service calls at different residential complexes, including a possible electrical issue at a housing complex and medical responses for illness and chest pain. A unit also requested a contact number for property maintenance.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:23 PM

J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a chest pain medical emergency was reported near Bayberry Village Shopping Center at 980 J Clyde Morris Boulevard, close to Traverse Road and Harpersville Road. Medic units were dispatched and available for the call.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Hidenwood Elementary0.4 mi
Riverside Elementary0.6 mi
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle1.0 mi
Warwick High1.8 mi
Newport News & York County Governor's Health Science Academy1.8 mi
Deer Park Elementary2.0 mi

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