Crime & Safety Report for 7438 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA 23225

Review crime and safety information near 7438 Cherokee 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

$1,595,000 | 4 bd | 4 ba | 3,436 sqft

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

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Full report contains 440 offenders within 5 miles and 1856 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

440 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 7438 Cherokee Rd, Richmond, VA 23225

440 Registered Offenders Nearby
131 Rape
141 Child Involved
118 Assault
118 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HAWK, PAUL IRVING

45 years old

Rapist

2910 N ARTHUR ASHE BLVD RICHMOND, VA, 23230
3.9 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
3.9 Medium
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HARVEY, JOHN WILLIS

64 years old

Rapist

18.2-61 - RAPE -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

2713 HULL STREET, APT A RICHMOND, VA, 23224
4.5 Medium
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MILLER, BENJAMIN DAVID

36 years old

Child Involved

18.2-374.1:1(A) - POSSESS OBSCENE MATERIAL WITH MINOR, FELONY

2024-10-03T02:57:29

302 NORTH CLEVELAND STREET APT 1 RICHMOND, VA, 23221
2.2 Medium
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PEAK, BENJAMIN KEVIN

52 years old

Child Involved

18.2-370 - INDECENT LIBERTIES: W/ CHILD -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

4201 JACQUE STREET RICHMOND, VA, 23230
3.3 Medium

1856 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1856 Crime & Incidents by Severity
245 Severe
160 Medium
148 Low
1303 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:01 PM

Forest Ave, Richmond, VA 23226

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for general illness was reported near Forest Avenue and West Hill Road in Station 8's district. Multiple emergency units were dispatched and later adjusted or canceled.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:39 PM

Forest Ave #327b, Richmond, VA 23226

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulances and a fire engine are sent for a possible breathing problem at an apartment near Forest Avenue and West Hill Road in Station 8’s district.

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 07:01 PM

S Randolph St, Richmond, VA 23220

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, there is a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing near Randolph Street, close to Wallace Street and Dance Street.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:45 PM

S 10th St, Richmond, VA 23219

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are dispatched to a report of an unconscious person at an apartment complex near 10th Avenue and South 9th Street in Richmond.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Southampton Elementary0.4 mi
Huguenot High1.2 mi
Crestwood Elementary1.5 mi
Lucille M. Brown Middle1.9 mi
Mary Munford Elementary2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 7438 Cherokee 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.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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