Crime & Safety Report for 608 Decatur St, Richmond, VA 23224

Review crime and safety information near 608 Decatur St, Richmond, VA 23224. 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

$425,000 | 2 bd | 3 ba | 1,455 sqft

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 2302 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 608 Decatur St, Richmond, VA 23224

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
144 Rape
160 Child Involved
137 Assault
129 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HAWK, PAUL IRVING

45 years old

Rapist

2910 N ARTHUR ASHE BLVD RICHMOND, VA, 23230
3.7 Medium
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MARRS, STEVEN ANTHONY

57 years old

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

2024-10-03T02:57:29

1042 BARLEN DRIVE RICHMOND, VA, 23225
4 Medium
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WATSON, REGINALD JAMES

63 years old

Violent

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-472.1 - VIOL SEX OFFNDR/MURDR REG:FAIL 2 REG- FALSE INFO -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-472.1 - VIOL SEX OFFNDR/MURDR REG:FAIL 2 REG- FALSE INFO -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

3077 CREIGHTON ROAD RICHMOND, VA, 23223
3.3 Medium
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JOHNSON, SHAWNDELL DEMONT SR

49 years old

Child Involved

Violent

18.2-370 - INDECENT LIBERTIES: W/ CHILD -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-370 - TAKING INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILDREN -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

1401 EAST CARY STREET SUITE 400 RICHMOND, VA, 23219
0.8 High
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MONTGOMERY, TIMOTHY PORTER

65 years old

Child Involved

18.2-370 - INDECENT LIBERTIES: W/ CHILD -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

2011 COFER ROAD RICHMOND, VA, 23224
2 Medium

2302 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2302 Crime & Incidents by Severity
338 Severe
222 Medium
218 Low
1524 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:53 PM

Chalfont Dr Apt 72, Richmond, VA 23224

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call for chest pain at an apartment near Chalfont Drive, Berkeley Warwick Place Apartments, Richmond.

Fire

07/16/2026 07:36 PM

Floyd Ave Apt D, Richmond, VA 23220

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported inside gas leak at an apartment on Floyd Avenue near North Vine Street and North Allen Avenue in Richmond. The caller reported a strong sulfur odor after returning from several days away. Firefighters searched the apartment and did not detect a gas odor, noting it may possibly be a sewer smell. A utility technician was requested to continue checking the situation while most units were released.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:33 PM

Carlisle Ave, Richmond, VA 23231

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a lift assist was reported near Carlisle Avenue and the cross streets Beams Lane and Sherm Street within Station 6's district in Richmond.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:26 PM

1/2 Lincoln Ave, Richmond, VA 23222

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for seizures was reported near Lincoln Avenue, close to dead end and West Side Avenue. Units were dispatched on TAC channel 2.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:21 PM

Dock St & S 14th St, Richmond, VA 23219

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing was reported near South 14th Street and Dock Street. Emergency unit Engine 1 was dispatched and the call was repeated on TAC channel 2.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Blackwell Elementary0.5 mi
Bellevue Elementary1.1 mi
Yvonne B. Miller High School1.2 mi
Open High1.2 mi
Richmond Hospital Ep.1.3 mi
Virginia Treatment Ctr.1.4 mi
Chimborazo Elementary1.5 mi
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center1.6 mi
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle1.7 mi
Henry Marsh III Elementary1.7 mi
Swansboro Elementary1.7 mi
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts1.8 mi
Richmond Alternative1.8 mi
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary1.8 mi
Maymont Pre-K Center1.9 mi

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