Crime & Safety Report for 31430 W Lake Morton Drive SE, Kent, WA 98042

Review crime and safety information near 31430 W Lake Morton Drive SE, Kent, WA 98042. 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

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

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Full report contains 18 offenders within 5 miles and 744 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

18 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 31430 W Lake Morton Drive SE, Kent, WA 98042

18 Registered Offenders Nearby
7 Rape
8 Child Involved
3 Assault
5 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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LILLEY, ARTHUR MILTON

44 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

22.021(a)(2)(B) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF CHILD -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

22.021 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF CHILD -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

28205 203RD AVE SE KENT, WA, 98042
2.1 Medium
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BERGESON, DICKIE GENE

71 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

9A.44.073 - Rape of a child in the first degree

2024-12-23T08:39:18

3700TH BLOCK OF LEMON TREE LANE AUBURN, WA, 98092
4.4 Medium
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GONZALEZ, RAFAEL MANUEL

62 years old

Violent

9A.52.020 - Burglary in the first degree

2024-12-17T11:41:59

9A.36.021 - Assault in the second degree

2024-12-17T11:41:59

9A.88.010 - Indecent exposure

2024-12-17T11:41:59

18200 BLOCK OF SE 315 ST AUBURN, WA, 98092
0.7 High
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MCDOWELL, ZELIMIR SHEM

43 years old

9A.44.130(11)(A) - Sex offender - felony - fail to register

2024-12-17T11:41:59

12400 BLOCK OF SE 320 ST AUBURN, WA, 98092
4.4 Medium
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MOORE, BLANE SCOTT

30 years old

Rapist

9A.28.020b - Attempted Rape 2 (attempted)

2024-12-23T08:39:18

31200 BLOCK OF 121 LN SE AUBURN, WA, 98092
4.5 Medium

744 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

744 Crime & Incidents by Severity
133 Severe
179 Medium
148 Low
284 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Robbery Report

07/16/2026 10:00 PM

132nd Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a robbery and assault at a Walgreens. A (age withheld) woman in the cosmetics area was reported bleeding from the head following a reported altercation. The suspected juvenile female reportedly left on a bus (route possibly 168), last seen heading northbound on 132nd (exact direction/bus details based on radio traffic).

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 07:35 PM

114th Pl SE, Auburn, WA 98092

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a suspicious RV parked and propped up near Southeast 114th Place, where neighbors had called about the vehicle on property marked with trespass signs. An officer stated they would make contact at the scene.

Weapons

07/16/2026 07:03 PM

Whitney Bridge Park, SE Green Valley Rd &, 218th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092

SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested an area check after a report of shots heard near Whitney Bridge Park, and officers were asked to contact the reporting party.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 06:13 PM

SE 312th St & 124th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported probable cause for a possible second-degree assault and were also working through a potential sexual assault component. Fire crews were staged and later advised it was okay to enter. Officers coordinated a K9 track/search and attempted to set a perimeter around an apartment/complex while disseminating a suspect photo; the suspect may be on foot or in a vehicle. Locations mentioned include the area of SE 312th St & 124th Ave SE and Lehigh Elementary.

Fire

07/16/2026 06:04 PM

SE 312th St, Auburn, WA 98092

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire-related call at an apartment complex on Southeast 312th Street in Auburn. The nature of the incident is not clearly specified in the radio traffic.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Kentlake High School1.5 mi
Grass Lake Elementary School1.7 mi
Lake View Elementary School1.8 mi

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