Crime & Safety Report for 16720 15th Avenue NW, Shoreline, WA 98177

Review crime and safety information near 16720 15th Avenue NW, Shoreline, WA 98177. 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

$2,600,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 2,840 sqft

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

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Full report contains 76 offenders within 5 miles and 4668 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

76 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 16720 15th Avenue NW, Shoreline, WA 98177

76 Registered Offenders Nearby
31 Rape
52 Child Involved
8 Assault
10 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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DOWS, KENNETH PAUL

75 years old

Rapist

15200 BLOCK OF BLOCK / 12 AVE NE SHORELINE, WA, 98155
2.8 Medium
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ELDER, LAWRENCE HOWARD

73 years old

Child Involved

Violent

14500 BLOCK OF 31 AVE NE SHORELINE, WA, 98155
4 Medium
Offender photo

HEISEY, CHRISTOPHER RYAN

30 years old

Child Involved

3500TH BLOCK OF NE 166 ST LAKE FOREST PARK, WA, 98155
3.7 Medium
Offender photo

HUNSAKER, ROBERT D

78 years old

Child Involved

2200TH BLOCK OF NE 197 PL SHORELINE, WA, 98155
3.6 Medium
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MATTOX, JASON MICHAEL

41 years old

Child Involved

20000 BLOCK OF BALLINGER WAY NE SHORELINE, WA, 98155
3.5 Medium

4668 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

4668 Crime & Incidents by Severity
695 Severe
628 Medium
1057 Low
2288 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:59 PM

NE 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, a disabled blue Infiniti is reportedly blocking lane one on northbound I-5 near Northeast 175th Street, with one patrol unit positioned to block the vehicle and hazard.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:50 PM

NE 100th St, Seattle, WA 98125

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an aid response was dispatched near Northeast 100th Street for an elderly man who fell and suffered a head injury.

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 10:44 PM

N 125th St, Seattle, WA 98133

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in the Greenwood area north of North 125th Street briefly detained a person, then planned to remove the handcuffs and requested a sergeant to respond to the scene.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:49 PM

Triton Dr NW, Seattle, WA 98117

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported automatic fire alarm with an electrical room smoke activation at a commercial location on Triton Drive Northwest.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:43 PM

N 133rd St, Seattle, WA 98133

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible fire near the 3000 block of North 133rd Street in Seattle. Engine 39 reported nothing visible and continued to investigate the area.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Highland Terrace Elementary0.9 mi
Shorewood High School1.3 mi
Melvin G Syre Elementary1.4 mi
Albert Einstein Middle School1.4 mi
Edwin Pratt Learning Center1.9 mi
Meridian Park Elementary School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 16720 15th Avenue NW 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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