Crime & Safety Report for Short Road Off Rte #9, Kearneysville, WV 25430

Review crime and safety information near Short Road Off Rte #9, Kearneysville, WV 25430. 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 77 offenders within 5 miles and 581 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

77 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Short Road Off Rte #9, Kearneysville, WV 25430

77 Registered Offenders Nearby
10 Rape
22 Child Involved
13 Assault
39 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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VINSON, JASON ROBERT

31 years old

Child Involved

6312(d) - SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN-POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

2025-08-28T20:48:17

67 RAFT CT INWOOD, WV, 25428
4.7 Medium
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HATFIELD, STEVEN KIM

37 years old

Violent

61-8B-5 - SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE THIRD DEGREE

2025-08-28T19:51:34

34 LITCHFIELD LN W MARTINSBURG, WV, 25405
3.5 Medium
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DUGGER, JOSEPH WAYNE

62 years old

Violent

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

396 DEVELOPEMENT DRIVE MARTINSBURG, WV, 25405
4.9 Medium
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HERMENS, SAMUEL CHRISTIAN

36 years old

Child Involved

18.2-386.1 - NONCONSENT: FILM/VIDEOTAPE UNDRESSED MINOR -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-386.1 - NONCONSENT: FILM/VIDEOTAPE UNDRESSED MINOR -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-386.1 - NONCONSENT: FILM/VIDEOTAPE UNDRESSED MINOR -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

396 DEVELOPMENT DRIVE INWOOD, WV, 25428
4.9 Medium
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BARNES, ANDREW D

40 years old

18 DUFF COURT MARTINSBURG, WV, 25405
2.2 Medium

581 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

581 Crime & Incidents by Severity
47 Severe
75 Medium
99 Low
360 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:37 PM

Baker Rd, Martinsburg, WV 25405

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a seizure near Baker Road off Golf Course Road, with multiple medic units arriving on scene.

Other Non-Crime Event

07/16/2026 05:19 PM

Domino Ct, Martinsburg, WV 25404

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a loose horse near Domino Court, with the animal possibly running toward the Burke Street and cemetery area.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:05 PM

S Queen St, Martinsburg, WV 25401

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical emergency reported at apartment (number withheld) on the (number withheld) block of South Queen Street in Berkeley. Paramedics initially had no code to enter and waited for someone to let them in; access was later gained. Engine 1 was also responding.

Other Non-Crime Event

07/16/2026 04:13 PM

Ridge Rd, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested a state or county unit to respond to a possible injured deer reported stuck under a porch near Ridge Road in Shenandoah Junction.

Traffic

07/16/2026 03:48 PM

E Burke St, Martinsburg, WV 25404

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of East Burke Street in Martinsburg involving a black Honda with a reported West Virginia license plate. The officer later reported the stop was cleared after updating records.

Frequently asked questions

Is Short Road Off Rte #9 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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