Crime & Safety Report for 1618 Buchanan St, Lynchburg, VA 24501

Review crime and safety information near 1618 Buchanan St, Lynchburg, VA 24501. 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

$167,000 | 2 bd | 2 ba | 1,000 sqft

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

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Full report contains 261 offenders within 5 miles and 749 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

261 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1618 Buchanan St, Lynchburg, VA 24501

261 Registered Offenders Nearby
71 Rape
116 Child Involved
73 Assault
34 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BANKS, EDDIE

years old

4613 FAIRMONT AVENUE LYNCHBURG, VA, 24502
2.3 Medium
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WRIGHT, BENJAMIN J

32 years old

1971 UNIVERSITY BLVD LYNCHBURG, VA, 24515
3.6 Medium
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FARLEY, DARRELL EUGENE

46 years old

Child Involved

18.2-374.3(C) - PROPOSE SEX BY COMPUTER ETC. <15Y,<7Y OLDER -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-370 - TAKING INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILDREN -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

1310 CHURCH STREET LYNCHBURG, VA, 24504
0.9 High
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PARR, JOHN RANDALL

52 years old

18.2-67.2 - OBJECT SEXUAL PENETRATION -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.2 - OBJECT SEXUAL PENETRATION -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

208 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE LYNCHBURG, VA, 24502
1.7 Medium
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ARTHUR, DOUGLAS KEITH

60 years old

Child Involved

18.2-374.1:1(B) - CHILD PORNOGRAPHY: POSSESS, 2+ OFF

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-374.1:1(C) - POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY(SECOND OFFENSE)

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-374.1:1(A) - POSSESS OBSCENE MATERIAL WITH MINOR, FELONY

2024-10-03T02:57:29

1002 RIVERMONT AVENUE LYNCHBURG, VA, 24504
1.7 Medium

749 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

749 Crime & Incidents by Severity
76 Severe
43 Medium
57 Low
573 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:32 PM

Sandusky Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving chest pain was reported near Sandusky Drive, but the response was later canceled.

Traffic

07/16/2026 07:09 PM

Wards Ferry Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible crash at the intersection of Wards Ferry Road and Browns Mill Road, where a vehicle reportedly hit a light fixture and injuries were unknown.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:10 PM

9th St, Lynchburg, VA 24504

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded near 9th Street at Blue Ridge Regional Jail intake for a patient with diabetic problems.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:08 PM

Monica Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical incident involving a bleeding patient near Monica Boulevard in the Liberty Ridge area. Multiple EMS units responded and coordinated on an operations channel.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:14 PM

Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible traumatic injury at an apartment complex on Timberlake Road.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Robert S. Payne Elementary0.3 mi
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation0.5 mi
William M. Bass Elementary0.8 mi
Carl B. Hutcherson Building0.9 mi
Lynchburg Juvenile Detention Home0.9 mi
Restorative Academy - Elem1.0 mi
T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation1.0 mi
E.C. Glass High1.0 mi
Dearington Elementary/Innovation1.1 mi
Laurel Regional Special Ed Ctr1.6 mi
Lynchburg City Secondary Alternative1.7 mi
Central Va. Training Ctr.1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1618 Buchanan St in a low-crime area?

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