Crime & Safety Report for 8717 Butternut Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Review crime and safety information near 8717 Butternut Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306. 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

$330,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,200 sqft

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

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Full report contains 269 offenders within 5 miles and 1449 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

269 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8717 Butternut Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306

269 Registered Offenders Nearby
49 Rape
210 Child Involved
39 Assault
15 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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FUENTES, JOSE FRANCISCO

75 years old

Child Involved

Violent

8146 HILLTOP RD BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93302
4.6 Medium
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BARTON, JOSHUA KANE

38 years old

Child Involved

2416 ERIC WAY BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93306
4.1 Medium
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EDDOWES, CAVIN LEE

40 years old

Rapist

Violent

1210 OREGON ST BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93305
4.4 Medium
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MARQUEZ, ANIVAL CRUZ

31 years old

Child Involved

808 EAST CASA LOMA DR BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93307
5 Medium
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MARTINEZ, MIGUEL

34 years old

Child Involved

717 JEFFREY ST BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93305
4.9 Medium

1449 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1449 Crime & Incidents by Severity
215 Severe
225 Medium
412 Low
597 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:14 PM

CA-178, Bakersfield, CA

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on two vehicles near North Elizabeth Street and the eastbound Highway 178 on-ramp in Bakersfield. The situation was reported code 4, with one subject possibly taken into custody.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 10:00 PM

Queen St, Bakersfield, CA 93306

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies respond to a welfare check for a possible domestic violence situation near Queen Street in Bakersfield.

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 09:59 PM

Shalimar Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates an officer is en route to Jamison Center with a detained woman.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:18 PM

Jackson St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible suspicious activity call on or near Jackson Street, with units acknowledging related traffic but the exact nature of the complaint remaining unclear.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:13 PM

Jackson St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid is reported at the Jackson Hotel near Jackson Street for a possible ill patient, ambulance responding from Mettler.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Orangewood Elementary0.5 mi
Foothill High0.5 mi
Voorhies Elementary0.7 mi
Hort Elementary1.2 mi
Walter Stiern Middle1.3 mi
Pioneer Drive Elementary1.7 mi
Shirley Lane Elementary1.9 mi
Paul L. Cato Middle2.0 mi
Edison Middle2.0 mi
Zephyr Lane Elementary2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 8717 Butternut Ave 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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