Crime & Safety Report for 490 S 4th St, Blythe, CA 92225

Review crime and safety information near 490 S 4th St, Blythe, CA 92225. 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

$167,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,176 sqft

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

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Full report contains 38 offenders within 5 miles and 55 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

38 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 490 S 4th St, Blythe, CA 92225

38 Registered Offenders Nearby
9 Rape
29 Child Involved
6 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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CONSIDINE, JAMES JOSEPH

86 years old

Child Involved

48998 SOURDOUGH ROAD EHRENBERG, AZ, 85334
4.8 Medium
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SCHOTT, JAMES MATTHEW

47 years old

Child Involved

48792 SOURDOUGH RD EHRENBERG, AZ, 85334
4.7 Medium
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BELL, RALPH

74 years old

Child Involved

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

2025-08-24T08:37:58

CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILD

2025-08-24T08:37:58

409 SAN LUIS WAY BLYTHE, CA, 92225
1.4 Medium
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BENNETT, DUANE EVAN

58 years old

Child Involved

POSSESS OR CONTROL OBSCENE MATTER DEPICTING MINOR IN SEXUAL CONDUCT

2025-08-24T08:37:59

157 S 5TH ST BLYTHE, CA, 92225
0.4 High
Offender photo

BLANKS, EARL DEWAYNE

64 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

RAPE BY FORCE OR FEAR

2025-08-24T08:37:59

ORAL COPULATION WITH A MINOR UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE AND MORE THAN A 10 YEAR AGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OFFENDER AND VICTIM

2025-08-24T08:37:59

519 WILLIAMS RD BLYTHE, CA, 92225
0.5 High

55 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

55 Crime & Incidents by Severity
6 Severe
4 Medium
15 Low
30 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/14/2026 05:12 PM

Fourth St, Blythe, CA 92225

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible outside fire near Fourth Street in Blythe, with reports that flames may involve a car and a nearby building.

Traffic

07/12/2026 12:58 AM

I-10, Blythe, CA

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies conducted a possible DUI traffic stop on a silver pickup traveling eastbound on I-10 near the Service Club Road area in Blythe. Records checks indicated the driver’s license was possibly suspended or revoked, and blood alcohol testing was requested.

Traffic

07/10/2026 08:00 AM

S 1st St, Blythe, CA 92225

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic collision near South 1st Street in Blythe, with one unit remaining at this incident while another continues to a separate crash to the north.

Medical Emergency

07/06/2026 03:54 PM

14th Ave a, Blythe, CA 92225

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was provided near the urgent care at Fourteenth Avenue, with an Alpha response dispatched.

Medical Emergency

07/06/2026 10:01 AM

Riverview Ln, Ehrenberg, AZ 85334

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews provided mutual aid for a reported medical emergency near Riverview Lane involving a woman in her sixties with severe shaking and shortness of breath, dispatched as a high-priority call.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Felix J. Appleby Elementary0.3 mi
Ruth Brown Elementary0.7 mi
Blythe District Preschool1.1 mi
Margaret White Elementary1.2 mi
Twin Palms Continuation1.3 mi
Palo Verde High1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 490 S 4th St 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?

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