Crime & Safety Report for 40 Gordon Ave, Dayton, OH 45402

Review crime and safety information near 40 Gordon Ave, Dayton, OH 45402. 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

$139,900 | 4 bd | 1 ba | 1,304 sqft

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 8247 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 40 Gordon Ave, Dayton, OH 45402

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
156 Rape
125 Child Involved
58 Assault
195 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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DAMRON, JOHNNY RAY

53 years old

Child Involved

LAST REPORTED ADDRESS - OUT OF STATE DAYTON, OH, 45417
4.1 Medium
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NEWTON, STEPHEN O

50 years old

Child Involved

3837 MERRIMAC AVE DAYTON, OH, 45405
3.6 Medium
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SHELDON, JOSHUA PAUL

42 years old

2153 DRYDEN ROAD DAYTON, OH, 45439
1.7 Medium
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SIMPSON, JEFFERY SCOTT

55 years old

Rapist

167 HEID AVE DAYTON, OH, 45404
4.1 Medium
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DOBSON, DONN DOUGLAS

61 years old

Rapist

1933 TROY ST DAYTON, OH, 45404
3.9 Medium

8247 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

8247 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1109 Severe
999 Medium
1343 Low
4796 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Weapons

07/16/2026 10:21 PM

Nancy Ave, Dayton, OH 45417

 SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible weapons incident near Nancy Avenue: several men dressed in black were reportedly outside a residence with “.40s” (handguns), pacing back and forth, and allegedly threatening the caller. The caller was advised not to go to the location.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:13 PM

Arcadia Blvd, Dayton, OH 45420

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews dispatched for a reported suicide attempt involving a female cutting herself with a razor near Arcadia (exact street type unclear from transcript).

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:08 PM

I-75, Dayton, OH

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was dispatched near I-75 in Dayton, with a possible related second call for a male fitting the same clothing description near eastbound US-35 at I-75/Ludlow.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:07 PM

Post Town Rd & Little Richmond Rd, Dayton, OH 45426

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Post Town Road and Little Richmond Road in Dayton, Ohio.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:46 PM

W Fairview Ave, Dayton, OH 45405

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a person down near West Fairview Avenue and cross streets Lytick Road and Emerson Avenue. Units Ladder 14 and Medic 14 were assigned with a task group of eight.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Dayton Digital Academy0.4 mi
Mound Street Academy0.4 mi
Edison Elementary School0.5 mi
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center0.7 mi
Alliance Community Schools Inc. dba Dayton Leadership Acade0.8 mi
Louise Troy Elementary School1.0 mi
Dayton Business Technology High School1.2 mi
Dunbar Early College High School1.4 mi
City Day Community School1.4 mi
Wogaman Middle School1.4 mi
Dayton Career Tech High School1.7 mi
Westwood Elementary School1.8 mi
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School1.8 mi
DECA PREP1.8 mi
Emerson Academy1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 40 Gordon Ave in a low-crime area?

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