Crime & Safety Report for 5150 River Road, Waunakee, WI 53597

Review crime and safety information near 5150 River Road, 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 — 2026-07-26

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

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Full report contains 138 offenders within 5 miles and 2632 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

138 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5150 River Road, Waunakee, WI 53597

138 Registered Offenders Nearby
64 Rape
83 Child Involved
118 Assault
6 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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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
4.6 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
0.8 High
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DORSHA, JOHN C

66 years old

Rapist

Violent

Second-Degree Sexual Assault

2024-12-17T08:08:31

214 SUNSET LN APT 5 WAUNAKEE, WI, 53597
4.3 Medium
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ERICKSON, JESSE L

42 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

First-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child

2024-12-17T08:08:31

103 S HOLIDAY DR APT 6 WAUNAKEE, WI, 53597
4.3 Medium
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GAGE, JAMES D

67 years old

Rapist

Violent

Second-Degree Sexual Assault

2024-12-17T08:08:31

6514 LAKE RD APT 208 WINDSOR, WI, 53598
3.9 Medium

2632 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2632 Crime & Incidents by Severity
292 Severe
378 Medium
706 Low
1256 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Assault Report

07/16/2026 09:09 PM

North St, Madison, WI 53704

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received repeated calls from a Spanish-speaking woman near North Street in Madison reporting information about a person who had previously threatened her and saying she now feels very unsafe. Officers were requested to return and speak with her.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 08:57 PM

Huxley St, Madison, WI 53704

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance involving a couple arguing, first outside and then inside an apartment near the 900 block of Huxley Street in Madison. The caller reported ongoing yelling and screaming from an unidentified unit.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:47 PM

Melvin Ct, Madison, WI 53704

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible trespassing incident near Melvin Court, where a resident reported people camping in her backyard, covering her solar lights, and allegedly threatening her by saying they would put her on her back. The caller also mentioned a possible gun involved, but dispatchers noted that this claim could not be confirmed and that the situation may involve mental health concerns.

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.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Lindbergh Elementary1.2 mi
Central Wisconsin Center1.4 mi
Black Hawk Middle1.5 mi
Gompers Elementary1.5 mi
Mendota Elementary1.7 mi
Arboretum Elementary1.7 mi
Mendota Mental Health Institution1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5150 River Road 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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