Crime & Safety Report for 3871 Buchanan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23453

Review crime and safety information near 3871 Buchanan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. 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

$240,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 1,010 sqft

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

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Full report contains 336 offenders within 5 miles and 1585 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

336 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 3871 Buchanan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23453

336 Registered Offenders Nearby
84 Rape
162 Child Involved
100 Assault
46 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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SALTER, GARY S

67 years old

LAST REPORTED ADDRESS - OUT OF STATE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23462
4.2 Medium
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SCOTT, EDGAR R

69 years old

Child Involved

LAST REPORTED ADDRESS - OUT OF STATE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23464
4.6 Medium
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MORRIS, KENTON OSTON

51 years old

Child Involved

18.2-63 - CARNAL KNOW:OF 13-14Y:ACCUSED<18,3+OLDER,CONSENT -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-63 - CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD 13 TO 15 YEARS OLD -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-63 - CARNAL KNOW:OF 13-14Y:ACCUSED<18,3+OLDER,CONSENT -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

3329 CREEKSIDE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23453
1.7 Medium
Offender photo

REYNOLDS, LEWIS A III

56 years old

Rapist

18.2-61 - RAPE -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

4517 RIDGE WOOD PLACE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23452
3.3 Medium
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SCHMIDT, SEAN SALEEM II

30 years old

847.0138(2) - TRANSMISSION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

4972 VIRGINIA BEACH BOULEVARD VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23462
4.4 Medium

1585 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1585 Crime & Incidents by Severity
65 Severe
34 Medium
138 Low
1348 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:50 PM

Dillingham Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a choking call was reported near Dillingham Road involving an 86-year-old male who is conscious and breathing. Ambulance 1320P and Engine 21 are responding.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 07:49 PM

Glenn Mitchell Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance crew requested police to meet them at a hospital in Virginia Beach after a family member in another vehicle reportedly followed closely behind the ambulance and ran red lights while the crew was driving on Independence Boulevard.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:23 PM

Swanton Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a heat exposure call near Swanton Court in Virginia Beach.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:36 PM

Broad St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a patient was encountered near North Landing Road and Broad Street but walked away refusing all care.

Fire

07/16/2026 05:53 PM

Kemps River Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a building near Kemps River Drive in Virginia Beach for a reported rubber-burning odor, possibly from a rooftop HVAC unit. Crews checked the building inside and out, found no visible smoke or fire, and focused on accessing the roof and isolating the odor while most units were released and EMS was not needed.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Advanced Technology Center0.4 mi
Rosemont Elementary0.6 mi
Landstown High0.9 mi
Gov STEM Academy for Engineering Marketing and Information0.9 mi
Landstown Middle1.0 mi
Landstown Elementary1.0 mi
Green Run Collegiate1.0 mi
Green Run High1.0 mi
Parkway Elementary1.0 mi
Green Run Elementary1.1 mi
White Oaks Elementary1.3 mi
Rosemont Forest Elementary1.3 mi
Holland Elementary1.4 mi
Salem Elementary1.5 mi
New Castle Elementary1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 3871 Buchanan Dr in a low-crime area?

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