Crime & Safety Report for 242-44 Playa Del Norte, La Jolla, CA 92037

Review crime and safety information near 242-44 Playa Del Norte, La Jolla, CA 92037. 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

$5,075,000 | 5 bd | 6 ba | 3,100 sqft

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

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Full report contains 37 offenders within 5 miles and 3259 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

37 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 242-44 Playa Del Norte, La Jolla, CA 92037

37 Registered Offenders Nearby
7 Rape
24 Child Involved
1 Assault
7 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

HERNANDEZ, GARY

68 years old

Not Provided SAN DIEGO, CA, 92109
4 Medium
Offender photo

WIENER, EDWARD JOSEPH

60 years old

Not Provided SAN DIEGO, CA, 92109
4 Medium
Offender photo

GILBERT, DAVID JAMES

55 years old

Child Involved

POSSESS OR CONTROL OBSCENE MATTER DEPICTING MINOR IN SEXUAL CONDUCT

2025-08-24T08:35:36

1867 REED AVE SAN DIEGO, CA, 92109
3.5 Medium
Offender photo

HOMYAK, GREGORY WILLIAM

43 years old

Child Involved

POSSESS OR CONTROL OBSCENE MATTER DEPICTING MINOR IN SEXUAL CONDUCT

2025-08-24T08:35:39

SEND OR POSSESS OBSCENE MATTER DEPICTING A MINOR WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DISTRIBUTE TO AN ADULT WITH COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATION

2025-08-24T08:35:39

2228 FELSPAR ST SAN DIEGO, CA, 92109
3.4 Medium
Offender photo

SCROGGINS, JAMES RICHARD

76 years old

1542 LA PLAYA AVE SAN DIEGO, CA, 92109
3.7 Medium

3259 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3259 Crime & Incidents by Severity
226 Severe
101 Medium
417 Low
2515 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:53 PM

Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a male adult with chronic leg pain and high blood pressure was picked up from the sidewalk near Genesee Avenue in La Jolla and is en route to Scripps La Jolla hospital. The patient has hypertension and a negative stroke scale.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:50 PM

Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, there is a possible medical emergency near Gilman Drive. The caller mentioned notifying UCSD and arriving there in about 8 minutes.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:48 PM

Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 21 is dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a venue on Ocean Boulevard near Thomas Avenue and Grand Avenue.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:46 PM

Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 21 is dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a bar on Ocean Boulevard near Thomas Avenue and Grand Avenue in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:45 PM

Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched near Ocean Boulevard and Palmas Avenue. Police units were asked to stand by for potential response.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
La Jolla High0.5 mi
Muirlands Middle0.7 mi
La Jolla Elementary0.8 mi
Bird Rock Elementary1.6 mi

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Is 242-44 Playa Del Norte in a low-crime area?

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