Crime & Safety Report for 161 Lexington Ave, Dayton, OH 45402

Review crime and safety information near 161 Lexington Ave, Dayton, OH 45402. 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

$75,000 | 5 bd | 3 ba | 2,276 sqft

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 8265 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 161 Lexington Ave, Dayton, OH 45402

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
154 Rape
134 Child Involved
55 Assault
191 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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DAMRON, JOHNNY RAY

53 years old

Child Involved

LAST REPORTED ADDRESS - OUT OF STATE DAYTON, OH, 45417
4.6 Medium
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NEWTON, STEPHEN O

50 years old

Child Involved

3837 MERRIMAC AVE DAYTON, OH, 45405
2.3 Medium
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DOERING, JOSEPH AARON

47 years old

Child Involved

2518 NORDIC RD DAYTON, OH, 45414
4.4 Medium
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SHELDON, JOSHUA PAUL

42 years old

2153 DRYDEN ROAD DAYTON, OH, 45439
3 Medium
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SIMPSON, JEFFERY SCOTT

55 years old

Rapist

167 HEID AVE DAYTON, OH, 45404
3.1 Medium

8265 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

8265 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1136 Severe
960 Medium
1321 Low
4848 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Weapons

07/16/2026 10:21 PM

Nancy Ave, Dayton, OH 45417

 SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible weapons incident near Nancy Avenue: several men dressed in black were reportedly outside a residence with “.40s” (handguns), pacing back and forth, and allegedly threatening the caller. The caller was advised not to go to the location.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:13 PM

Arcadia Blvd, Dayton, OH 45420

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews dispatched for a reported suicide attempt involving a female cutting herself with a razor near Arcadia (exact street type unclear from transcript).

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:09 PM

Harshman Rd, Dayton, OH

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers appear to be conducting a vehicle stop or search involving a white Chevrolet Malibu traveling from Harshman Road toward Springfield Street westbound in Dayton, Ohio.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:08 PM

I-75, Dayton, OH

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was dispatched near I-75 in Dayton, with a possible related second call for a male fitting the same clothing description near eastbound US-35 at I-75/Ludlow.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:07 PM

Post Town Rd & Little Richmond Rd, Dayton, OH 45426

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Post Town Road and Little Richmond Road in Dayton, Ohio.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Alliance Community Schools Inc. dba Dayton Leadership Acade0.5 mi
DECA PREP0.7 mi
Edison Elementary School0.7 mi
Gem City Career Prep High School0.9 mi
Dayton Business Technology High School1.0 mi
Edwin Joel Brown Middle School1.2 mi
Mound Street Academy1.3 mi
Dayton Digital Academy1.3 mi
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School1.3 mi
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center1.4 mi
Dayton Career Tech High School1.6 mi
City Day Community School1.6 mi
Fairview Elementary School1.7 mi
Westwood Elementary School1.8 mi
Rosa Parks Early Learning Center2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 161 Lexington Ave 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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