Crime & Safety Report for 783 Childress Dr, Newport News, VA 23602

Review crime and safety information near 783 Childress Dr, Newport News, VA 23602. 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

$345,500 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 1,770 sqft

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

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Full report contains 179 offenders within 5 miles and 1042 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

179 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 783 Childress Dr, Newport News, VA 23602

179 Registered Offenders Nearby
41 Rape
79 Child Involved
57 Assault
24 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

MCCORMACK, MICHAEL LEE

62 years old

Child Involved

Violent

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-370 - INDECENT LIBERTIES: W/ CHILD -

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

18.2-370 - INDECENT LIBERTIES: W/ CHILD -

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

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

615 BLAND BOULEVARD NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23602
2.6 Medium
Offender photo

WOLFE, MATTHEW DEAN

41 years old

Violent

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

17200 WARWICK BOULEVARD NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23603
4.2 Medium
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ESSIG, STEPHEN CURTIS

63 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

18.2-67.1 - FORCIBLE SODOMY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-370.1 - INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD BY CUSTODIAN -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-370.1 - INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD BY CUSTODIAN -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

889 SHEILA CIRCLE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23608
0.9 High
Offender photo

COONRADT, EUGENE ERIC

64 years old

Rapist

11829 FISHING POINT DRIVE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23606
4.9 Medium
Offender photo

HENDERSON, JOHN DEAN

60 years old

Rapist

Violent

716 CITY CENTER BOULEVARD NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23606
4.8 Medium

1042 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1042 Crime & Incidents by Severity
84 Severe
57 Medium
85 Low
816 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 08:39 PM

Lodge Ct, Newport News, VA 23608

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible fire alarm at a lodge-style business near Lodge Court in Newport News. They made entry, found a water leak in the ceiling causing a false alarm, and worked to reset the system while coordinating with a key holder for follow-up.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:27 PM

Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported commercial fire alarm at a barbecue restaurant on Jefferson Avenue near Sandstone Court. Units checked an elevator that was in fire mode, cycled the power, and Ladder 9 reported a one-story restaurant with nothing visible while the alarm was investigated.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:58 PM

Horse Pen Rd, Newport News, VA 23602

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a medical emergency near Horsepen Road, close to Canter Court and East Governor Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:40 PM

Dorothy's Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews respond to a reported allergic reaction near Dorothy Road and Kingstown Drive in Newport News.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:28 PM

Old Courthouse Way, Newport News, VA 23608

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for chest pains was reported at Forest Pine Senior Community near Big Forest Court and Long Pine Loop.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Denbigh High0.4 mi
Knollwood Meadows Elementary0.6 mi
Stoney Run Elementary0.7 mi
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary1.0 mi
David A. Dutrow Elementary1.4 mi
Mary Passage Middle1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

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