Crime & Safety Report for 55 Thorn St, Parkersburg, WV 26101

Review crime and safety information near 55 Thorn St, Parkersburg, WV 26101. 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 155 offenders within 5 miles and 1794 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

155 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 55 Thorn St, Parkersburg, WV 26101

155 Registered Offenders Nearby
8 Rape
30 Child Involved
45 Assault
78 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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OLDAKER, ANDREW TRACY

49 years old

1046 MARKET ST #2 PARKERSBURG, WV, 26101
3.7 Medium
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CARPENTER, PRESTON MILES

27 years old

511 WASHINGTON BLVD BELPRE, OH, 45714
4.2 Medium
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MARSHALL, AARON JOSEPH

47 years old

Child Involved

61-3C-14b - SOLICITING, ETC. A MINOR VIA COMPUTER Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

1010 WASHINGTON BLVD BELPRE, OH, 45714
4.4 Medium
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MOORE, SAMUEL LEROY

45 years old

61-8B-9 - SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE THIRD DEGREE

2024-12-17T11:36:19

120 ELM ST BELPRE, OH, 45714
4.1 Medium
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ANDERSON, BENJAMIN LEE

61 years old

2907.05 - Gross Sexual Imposition Sexual Motivation

2025-08-29T03:10:23

1116 4TH ST BELPRE, OH, 45714
4.6 Medium

1794 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1794 Crime & Incidents by Severity
187 Severe
243 Medium
358 Low
1006 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:24 PM

Garfield Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to an 85-year-old man near Garfield Avenue who reported waking with weakness, nausea, and numbness that resolved. He has a history of chronic lung and blood pressure conditions. Vital signs and tests were conducted en route to the hospital.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:19 PM

Cornwall St & 16th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle versus pedestrian crash near Cornwall Street and Sixteenth Street in Parkersburg. A pedestrian was reportedly hit by a lifted Silverado truck, and the vehicle was later found on scene unoccupied. Officers were advised to detain the suspected driver if located.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:18 PM

Cornwall St & 16th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle versus pedestrian crash near Cornwall Street and 16th Street in Parkersburg, involving a silver truck and a person reportedly struck and lying on the ground. Law enforcement on scene requested an emergent medical response.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 10:11 PM

Spring St & 16th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of a disorderly/disturbance near Spring Street and 16th Street involving people in a Subaru and a white Dodge Dart who were reported to be yelling and cussing. Caller advised the group then walked toward a nearby park; later updates indicated an estimated 16–20 people heading toward “13” (exact reference unclear).

Fire

07/16/2026 10:06 PM

Park Shopping Center, Parkersburg, WV 26101

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a possible commercial fire alarm at a store in a Parkersburg shopping center, with the alarm reportedly activating in a dock area motion sensor and another unit requested to assist.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Edison Middle School1.1 mi
Martin Elementary School1.2 mi
Gihon Elementary School1.3 mi
Wood Co Voc Tech Ctr1.8 mi
Caperton Center For Applied Technology1.8 mi
Parkersburg South High School1.9 mi
Franklin Elementary Center1.9 mi
Fairplains Elementary School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 55 Thorn St 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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