Crime & Safety Report for 19742 20th Avenue NW, Shoreline, WA 98177

Review crime and safety information near 19742 20th 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

$2,195,950 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 3,142 sqft

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

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Full report contains 54 offenders within 5 miles and 2410 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

54 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 19742 20th Avenue NW, Shoreline, WA 98177

54 Registered Offenders Nearby
22 Rape
37 Child Involved
3 Assault
9 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

DOWS, KENNETH PAUL

75 years old

Rapist

15200 BLOCK OF BLOCK / 12 AVE NE SHORELINE, WA, 98155
3.4 Medium
Offender photo

ELDER, LAWRENCE HOWARD

73 years old

Child Involved

Violent

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

HEISEY, CHRISTOPHER RYAN

30 years old

Child Involved

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

HUNSAKER, ROBERT D

78 years old

Child Involved

2200TH BLOCK OF NE 197 PL SHORELINE, WA, 98155
3.5 Medium
Offender photo

MATTOX, JASON MICHAEL

41 years old

Child Involved

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

2410 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2410 Crime & Incidents by Severity
338 Severe
280 Medium
530 Low
1262 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.

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 09:43 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.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:16 PM

NE 130th St, Seattle, WA 98125

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported traffic collision in the (number withheld) block of Northeast 130th Street in Seattle.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 07:54 PM

12th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a possible ongoing domestic disturbance at a residence near 12th Avenue Northeast in Shoreline. The incident involved a verbal dispute between a man and a woman, with no known information about weapons.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Melvin G Syre Elementary0.5 mi
Albert Einstein Middle School0.9 mi
Scriber Lake High School1.1 mi
Edmonds Heights K-121.1 mi
Woodway Center1.2 mi
Sherwood Elementary1.2 mi
Madrona K-8 School1.3 mi
Westgate Elementary2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 19742 20th 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?

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