Crime & Safety Report for 171 King Richard Pl, Newport News, VA 23602

Review crime and safety information near 171 King Richard Pl, Newport News, VA 23602. 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

$364,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,609 sqft

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

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Full report contains 232 offenders within 5 miles and 1307 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

232 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 171 King Richard Pl, Newport News, VA 23602

232 Registered Offenders Nearby
59 Rape
97 Child Involved
71 Assault
36 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

LYMAN, HILBERT RONALD

54 years old

Child Involved

Violent

900 DAPHIA CIR NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23601
5 Medium
Offender photo

HAMMOND, RODNEY DEAN

51 years old

Violent

18.2-67.3(A)(2) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

473 WOLF DRIVE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23601
3.6 Medium
Offender photo

MCCORMACK, MICHAEL LEE

62 years old

Child Involved

Violent

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-370 - INDECENT LIBERTIES: W/ CHILD -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-370 - INDECENT LIBERTIES: W/ CHILD -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

615 BLAND BOULEVARD NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23602
2.5 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
2.7 Medium
Offender photo

AL-MUWWAKKIL, AKEEN LABEER

70 years old

668 LEONARD LANE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23601
4.9 Medium

1307 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1307 Crime & Incidents by Severity
105 Severe
67 Medium
113 Low
1022 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 07:58 PM

Horse Pen Rd, Newport News, VA 23602

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a medical emergency near Horsepen Road, close to Canter Court and East Governor Drive.

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.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Menchville High0.4 mi
B.C. Charles Elementary0.4 mi
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary0.9 mi
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary0.9 mi
Richard T. Yates Elementary1.9 mi
Denbigh High1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 171 King Richard Pl in a low-crime area?

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