Crime & Safety Report for 5839 NE 197th Street, Kenmore, WA 98028

Review crime and safety information near 5839 NE 197th Street, Kenmore, WA 98028. 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

$1,150,000 | 5 bd | 3 ba | 2,880 sqft

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

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Full report contains 83 offenders within 5 miles and 3326 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

83 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5839 NE 197th Street, Kenmore, WA 98028

83 Registered Offenders Nearby
32 Rape
57 Child Involved
9 Assault
11 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GUSTAITIS, DONALD KEITH

51 years old

Rapist

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM <13 and AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM <13

2024-10-25T06:34:59

8202 N N BOTHELL WAY 401 401 KENMORE, WA, 98028
0.9 High
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HEISLER, JEFFREY PHILIP

59 years old

Child Involved

9030 NE 161ST PLACE KENMORE, WA, 98028
2.7 Medium
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DOWS, KENNETH PAUL

75 years old

Rapist

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

73 years old

Child Involved

Violent

14500 BLOCK OF 31 AVE NE SHORELINE, WA, 98155
2.9 Medium
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HEISEY, CHRISTOPHER RYAN

30 years old

Child Involved

3500TH BLOCK OF NE 166 ST LAKE FOREST PARK, WA, 98155
2.1 Medium

3326 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3326 Crime & Incidents by Severity
455 Severe
437 Medium
736 Low
1698 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.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:25 PM

63rd Ave NE & NE 202nd St, Kenmore, WA 98028

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Northeast 202nd Street and 63rd Avenue Northeast on a gray 2016 Ford F-150 with Idaho plates. The vehicle was later reported stopped just off 62nd Avenue Northeast before the unit cleared the stop.

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.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:42 PM

NE 133rd St, Seattle, WA 98125

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported bedroom smoke alarm activation at a residence near Northeast 133rd Street in Seattle. Engine 39 arrived, saw nothing visible, investigated, and reported no fire, indicating a likely false alarm.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:32 PM

NE 170th Pl, Bothell, WA 98011

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a residence near NE 170th Place in Bothell reported hearing a single loud bang, possibly from a firework or another source. No other disturbance was observed or heard.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Kenmore Middle School0.6 mi
Lockwood Elementary0.7 mi
Kenmore Elementary0.9 mi
Lake Forest Park Elementary1.2 mi
Brier Elementary1.4 mi
Shelton View Elementary1.5 mi
Brookside Elementary1.6 mi
Cascade K-8 Community School1.6 mi
Home Education Exchange1.6 mi
Westhill Elementary1.9 mi
C O Sorenson1.9 mi
Brier Terrace Middle School1.9 mi

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Is 5839 NE 197th Street in a low-crime area?

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