Crime & Safety Report for 2 W Belcher Ave, Merced, CA 95348

Review crime and safety information near 2 W Belcher Ave, Merced, CA 95348. 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

$275,000

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

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Full report contains 190 offenders within 5 miles and 173 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

190 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2 W Belcher Ave, Merced, CA 95348

190 Registered Offenders Nearby
38 Rape
152 Child Involved
27 Assault
9 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BUSSARD, JOEY JACOB

43 years old

3142 VILLAGE WOODS DR ATWATER, CA, 95301
4.7 Medium
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LOPEZ, JOSEPH

59 years old

Child Involved

143 SEVILLE CT ATWATER, CA, 95301
2.4 Medium
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SHELTON, SETH ALEXANDER

33 years old

Child Involved

6981 CAMELLIA DR ATWATER, CA, 95301
4.4 Medium
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ADKINS, RONALD LEE

79 years old

Rapist

EL CAPITAN HOTEL MERCED, CA, 95340
4.1 Medium
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GUZMAN, MIGUEL

46 years old

Child Involved

Violent

1305 W 11TH ST MERCED, CA, 95340
3.6 Medium

173 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

173 Crime & Incidents by Severity
29 Severe
15 Medium
21 Low
108 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:40 PM

CA-99, Merced, CA

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a light blue semi truck with a white box trailer, marked with a carrier name, allegedly driving recklessly at high speed on southbound Highway 99 near Merced.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:47 PM

Santa Fe Dr, Winton, CA 95388

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency appears to have occurred near Santa Fe Drive in Winton.

Wildfire

07/16/2026 02:21 PM

E 16th St, Merced, CA 95340

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported vegetation and debris fire near the southbound Highway 99 on-ramp by East 16th Street, working to access and contain the grass fire from multiple sides and block the on-ramp.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 02:06 PM

Secretariat Dr, City of Atwater, CA 95301

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was requested for a fall with a chest injury near Secretariat Drive and Belmont Street. Truck 42 was dispatched.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 01:03 PM

Castle Dr, Atwater, CA 95301

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving chest pain appears to have occurred near Castle Drive and Castlewood Avenue in Atwater City.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Franklin Elementary0.8 mi
Joe Stefani0.8 mi
Buhach Colony High1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2 W Belcher 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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