Crime & Safety Report for 251 Progress Way, Waunakee, WI 53597

Review crime and safety information near 251 Progress Way, Waunakee, WI 53597. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

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

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Full report contains 44 offenders within 5 miles and 737 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

44 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 251 Progress Way, Waunakee, WI 53597

44 Registered Offenders Nearby
23 Rape
24 Child Involved
40 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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CHASE, JONATHAN ERNST

37 years old

Child Involved

Violent

Second-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child

2024-12-17T08:08:31

7171 OLD 113 RD DANE, WI, 53529
4.7 Medium
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HARDIMAN, ANTHONY L

51 years old

Child Involved

Violent

Second-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child

2024-12-17T08:08:31

929 SOUTH ST DEFOREST, WI, 53532
4.9 Medium
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MILLER, AVERY E

21 years old

Rapist

Violent

Third-Degree Sexual Assault

2024-12-17T08:08:31

4958 INNOVATION DR APT 325 DEFOREST, WI, 53532
4.3 Medium
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BENSON, SCOTT A

64 years old

Child Involved

Violent

Repeated Acts of Sexual Assault Against Same Child

2024-12-17T08:08:31

6107 HELLENBRAND RD WAUNAKEE, WI, 53597
2.6 Medium
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CLASSEN, JOHN A

53 years old

Child Involved

Possession of Child Pornography

2024-12-17T08:08:31

5366 KENNEDY DR APT 11 WAUNAKEE, WI, 53597
2.3 Medium

737 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

737 Crime & Incidents by Severity
91 Severe
102 Medium
219 Low
325 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:19 PM

S Century Ave & 6th St, Waunakee, WI 53597

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near South Century Avenue and Sixth Avenue in Waunakee involving a vehicle with Wisconsin license plates.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:18 PM

S Century Ave & 6th St, Waunakee, WI 53597

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a possible traffic stop near South Century Avenue and Sixth Avenue in Waunakee, Wisconsin, involving a Wisconsin vehicle.

Traffic

07/16/2026 07:35 PM

Bacon St & E Main St, Waunakee, WI 53597

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop at Main Street and Bacon Street in Waunakee, Wisconsin, and made contact with a female driver. Additional units were advised they could cancel response once the situation was reported under control.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 06:20 PM

5th St, Waunakee, WI 53597

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance near South Fifth Street, where a caller said a friend tried to push them out after they went to help bail the friend out, leading to an apparent altercation. A woman in her thirties was mentioned, and the caller later reported being locked out of the location.

Traffic

07/16/2026 04:59 PM

Lake Rd & Windsor Rd, Windsor, WI 53598

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a white Nissan Altima reportedly brake-checking another driver while traveling westbound on Windsor Road near Lake Road in the village of Windsor.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Waunakee Community 4K School0.7 mi
Waunakee Heritage Elementary1.1 mi
Waunakee Prairie Elementary1.2 mi
Arboretum Elementary1.2 mi
Waunakee High1.3 mi
Waunakee Middle1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 251 Progress Way 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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