Crime & Safety Report for 809 Bishop Ct, Newport News, VA 23602

Review crime and safety information near 809 Bishop Ct, 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

$415,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 2,470 sqft

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

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Full report contains 261 offenders within 5 miles and 1359 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

261 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 809 Bishop Ct, Newport News, VA 23602

261 Registered Offenders Nearby
61 Rape
111 Child Involved
77 Assault
45 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

LYMAN, HILBERT RONALD

54 years old

Child Involved

Violent

900 DAPHIA CIR NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23601
3.3 Medium
Offender photo

HAMMOND, RODNEY DEAN

51 years old

Violent

18.2-67.3(A)(2) - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

473 WOLF DRIVE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23601
3.6 Medium
Offender photo

MCCORMACK, MICHAEL LEE

62 years old

Child Involved

Violent

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

MACHMER, CHARLES FRANCIS

49 years old

Child Involved

101 REDOUBT ROAD YORKTOWN, VA, 23692
3.8 Medium
Offender photo

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
3.9 Medium

1359 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1359 Crime & Incidents by Severity
113 Severe
67 Medium
119 Low
1060 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 07:35 PM

Harpers Dr, Newport News, VA 23601

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 6 was dispatched for a possible fall near Chesapeake Retirement on Harper's Hill Road. Cross streets include Louise Drive and Blackwater Circle.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Center for Autism0.3 mi
Kiln Creek Elementary0.3 mi
L.F. Palmer Elementary1.3 mi
Tabb Middle1.9 mi

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