Crime & Safety Report for 1535 Waltham Ln, Newport News, VA 23608

Review crime and safety information near 1535 Waltham Ln, Newport News, VA 23608. 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

$499,990 | 4 bd | 4 ba | 2,388 sqft

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

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Full report contains 181 offenders within 5 miles and 898 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

181 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1535 Waltham Ln, Newport News, VA 23608

181 Registered Offenders Nearby
40 Rape
81 Child Involved
59 Assault
25 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MACMILLAN, CHARLES BENJAMIN

39 years old

Child Involved

18 USC 2251(d)(1) - CONSPIRACY TO ADVERTISE CHILD PORN -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

281 PICKETSS LANE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23603
4.9 Medium
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MCCORMACK, MICHAEL LEE

62 years old

Child Involved

Violent

615 BLAND BOULEVARD NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23602
2.1 Medium
Offender photo

MACHMER, CHARLES FRANCIS

49 years old

Child Involved

101 REDOUBT ROAD YORKTOWN, VA, 23692
2.2 Medium
Offender photo

WOLFE, MATTHEW DEAN

41 years old

Violent

17200 WARWICK BOULEVARD NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23603
3.6 Medium
Offender photo

ESSIG, STEPHEN CURTIS

63 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

18.2-67.1 - FORCIBLE SODOMY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-370.1 - INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD BY CUSTODIAN -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-370.1 - INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD BY CUSTODIAN -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

889 SHEILA CIRCLE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23608
3.1 Medium

898 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

898 Crime & Incidents by Severity
77 Severe
51 Medium
76 Low
694 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 08:39 PM

Lodge Ct, Newport News, VA 23608

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible fire alarm at a lodge-style business near Lodge Court in Newport News. They made entry, found a water leak in the ceiling causing a false alarm, and worked to reset the system while coordinating with a key holder for follow-up.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:27 PM

Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported commercial fire alarm at a barbecue restaurant on Jefferson Avenue near Sandstone Court. Units checked an elevator that was in fire mode, cycled the power, and Ladder 9 reported a one-story restaurant with nothing visible while the alarm was investigated.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:40 PM

Dorothy's Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews respond to a reported allergic reaction near Dorothy Road and Kingstown Drive in Newport News.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:28 PM

Old Courthouse Way, Newport News, VA 23608

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for chest pains was reported at Forest Pine Senior Community near Big Forest Court and Long Pine Loop.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:24 PM

Hawkeye Ct, Newport News, VA 23608

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic four dispatched to illness near Hawkeye Court at Mason Drive and dead end.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Richneck Elementary0.8 mi
Woodside High1.2 mi
Newport Academy1.2 mi
New Horizons Woodside Campus1.2 mi
George J. McIntosh Elementary1.4 mi
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1535 Waltham Ln 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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