Crime & Safety Report for 828 Skelton Way, Newport News, VA 23608

Review crime and safety information near 828 Skelton Way, Newport News, VA 23608. 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

$285,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 1,710 sqft

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

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Full report contains 150 offenders within 5 miles and 758 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

150 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 828 Skelton Way, Newport News, VA 23608

150 Registered Offenders Nearby
36 Rape
62 Child Involved
53 Assault
21 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MACMILLAN, CHARLES BENJAMIN

39 years old

Child Involved

281 PICKETSS LANE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23603
3 Medium
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MCCORMACK, MICHAEL LEE

62 years old

Child Involved

Violent

615 BLAND BOULEVARD NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23602
3.4 Medium
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MACHMER, CHARLES FRANCIS

49 years old

Child Involved

101 REDOUBT ROAD YORKTOWN, VA, 23692
3.7 Medium
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WOLFE, MATTHEW DEAN

41 years old

Violent

17200 WARWICK BOULEVARD NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23603
1.5 Medium
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BAXTER, WILLIAM OSBORNE

74 years old

Child Involved

18.2-370 - INDECENT LIBERTIES: W/ CHILD -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

1646 SKIFFES CREEK CIRCLE WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185
4.2 Medium

758 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

758 Crime & Incidents by Severity
58 Severe
43 Medium
62 Low
595 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 07:40 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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:24 PM

Hawkeye Ct, Newport News, VA 23608

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic four dispatched to illness near Hawkeye Court at Mason Drive and dead end.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle0.6 mi
Denbigh Early Childhood Center0.8 mi
New Horizons Woodside Campus1.0 mi
Newport Academy1.1 mi
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary1.1 mi
Woodside High1.2 mi
Mary Passage Middle1.5 mi
Richneck Elementary1.6 mi
General Stanford Elementary1.6 mi
George J. McIntosh Elementary1.8 mi
Katherine Johnson Elementary1.8 mi
David A. Dutrow Elementary1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 828 Skelton Way 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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