Crime & Safety Report for 5404 Lancaster Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304

Review crime and safety information near 5404 Lancaster Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304. 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

$39,000

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

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Full report contains 110 offenders within 5 miles and 3882 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

110 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5404 Lancaster Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304

110 Registered Offenders Nearby
8 Rape
22 Child Involved
29 Assault
58 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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TIMOTHY EWELL

years old

130.65 - Sexual Abuse 1st:Sexual Contact With Individual Less Than 11Years Old

2024-10-03T12:42:28

527 NANCY ST CHARLESTON, WV, 25311
3.1 Medium
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PEAKS, JASON

47 years old

2907.06 - Sexual Imposition

2024-12-17T11:36:19

201 R H BLVD CHARLESTON, WV, 25309
2.5 Medium
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BALSER, JACK WILLIAM

68 years old

Violent

71 GAP VIEW DRIVE CHARLESTON, WV, 25306
1.3 Medium
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BATTON, JOSEPH WAYNE

62 years old

Child Involved

Violent

5915 ELAINE DRIVE RAND, WV, 25306
2.9 Medium
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BEARSE, RAMSEY B

33 years old

1900 BONA VISTA DRIVE CHARLESTON, WV, 25311
2.7 Medium

3882 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3882 Crime & Incidents by Severity
465 Severe
494 Medium
816 Low
2107 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Disturbance

07/16/2026 10:19 PM

Alex Ln, Charleston, WV 25304

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a hotel manager near Alex Lane in Charleston reported four homeless individuals by a gazebo who were disturbing guests and possibly going through items that may have been taken from a car. Officers responded and one reported being out with three subjects.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:47 PM

Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston, WV 25302

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 72-year-old female is being transported by EMS to Charleston Memorial with a nosebleed lasting four days and chest pain starting upon EMS arrival.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:17 PM

Washington St E, Charleston, WV 25301

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a medical call at an apartment in the Charleston Arbors complex involving an older woman with a prolonged nosebleed and vomiting of blood clots while on blood thinners.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 09:15 PM

Hudson St, Charleston, WV 25302

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a vehicle investigation near Hudson Street in Charleston after finding a Chrysler minivan parked with broken rear glass. The vehicle appears to be connected to an earlier disturbance in which people had been fighting but did not want charges filed.

Substance Use

07/16/2026 09:07 PM

Bigley Ave, Charleston, WV 25302

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of two people near the entrance of Canaan Baptist Church on Bigley Avenue who were possibly using drugs. Units arrived on scene to check on the situation and speak with the individuals.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Chamberlain Elementary School0.5 mi
Horace Mann Middle School1.0 mi
Malden Elementary School1.2 mi
Kanawha City Elementary School1.6 mi
West Virginia Virtual Academy1.7 mi
Carver Career Center1.8 mi

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Is 5404 Lancaster Ave SE in a low-crime area?

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