Crime & Safety Report for 3008 W 235th St, Torrance, CA 90505

Review crime and safety information near 3008 W 235th St, Torrance, CA 90505. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$1,068,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 1,739 sqft

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

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Full report contains 324 offenders within 5 miles and 4972 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

324 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 3008 W 235th St, Torrance, CA 90505

324 Registered Offenders Nearby
38 Rape
145 Child Involved
21 Assault
147 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

MOORE, PETER CHRISTOPHER

53 years old

Child Involved

ATTEMPTED LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACTS WITH A CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE

2025-08-24T08:20:53

ATTEMPTED HARMFUL MATTER SENT WITH INTENT OF SEDUCTION OF MINOR

2025-08-24T08:20:53

ATTEMPTED ORAL COPULATION WITH A MINOR UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE OR BY FORCE OR FEAR

2025-08-24T08:20:53

447 HERONDO ST HERMOSA BEACH, CA, 90254
4 Medium
Offender photo

ARCHULETA, ERIC LEROY

44 years old

Child Involved

GO TO ARRANGED MEETING WITH MINOR WITH INTENT TO COMMIT A SPECIFIED SEX OFFENSE

2025-08-24T08:21:11

21126 HALLDALE AVE TORRANCE, CA, 90501
2.7 Medium
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PORTILLO, RICARDO ANTHONY

37 years old

Child Involved

SEND/SELL/DISTRIBUTE OBSCENE MATTER DEPICTING A MINOR

2025-08-24T08:21:12

1720 CABRILLO AVE TORRANCE, CA, 90501
1.8 Medium
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PADILLA, FRANCISCO ARANDA

77 years old

2624 MANHATTAN BEACH BLVD GARDENA, CA, 90247
5 Medium
Offender photo

WATSON, JEFFREY DWAYNE

58 years old

17024 WESTERN AVE GARDENA, CA, 90247
4.5 Medium

4972 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

4972 Crime & Incidents by Severity
697 Severe
660 Medium
1022 Low
2593 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:08 PM

166th St, Lawndale, CA 90260

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a sick person with possible advanced life support needs is reported near West 166th Street and Ravilia Avenue.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:06 PM

S Brighton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90248

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a person reported chest pain near South Brighton Avenue. Rescue units were dispatched to the location, including an advanced life support team.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:05 PM

Kingsdale Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency for altered consciousness was reported near Kingsdale Avenue in Elmira Park. Emergency units confirmed a patient at the Kingsdale location. There was also a report of power lines arcing near 11th Street and Bayview.

Weapons

07/16/2026 10:02 PM

N Avalon Blvd & E L St, Los Angeles, CA 90744

 SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible shooting near Avalon Boulevard and L Street, described as on the east side of an alley. A caller reported hearing about four gunshots and a vehicle speeding/screeching away. No victims were located at the time of the broadcast.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 09:57 PM

Harbor Village Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90710

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of possible fireworks being set off near the Harbor Village Apartments and Vermont MPC area in Los Angeles.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Hickory Elementary0.4 mi
LAUNCH Preschool0.9 mi
Joseph Arnold Elementary1.0 mi
Southern California ROC1.0 mi
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)1.1 mi
Howard Wood Elementary1.2 mi
Walteria Elementary1.2 mi
Torrance Elementary1.2 mi
Madrona Middle1.2 mi
Gene Drevno Community Day1.3 mi
Calle Mayor Middle1.3 mi
Fern Elementary1.3 mi
South High1.4 mi
Seaside Elementary1.4 mi
J. H. Hull Middle1.4 mi

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