Crime & Safety Report for 1010 & 1014 Melton Branch Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705

Review crime and safety information near 1010 & 1014 Melton Branch Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$480,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 2,476 sqft

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

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Full report contains 5 offenders within 5 miles and 3 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

5 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1010 & 1014 Melton Branch Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705

5 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
3 Child Involved
1 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HUGHES, MATTHEW

43 years old

Child Involved

ABDUCTION OF CHILDREN

2024-12-17T08:38:16

ABDUCTION OF CHILDREN

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

246 FORK MTN RD BAKERSVILLE, NC, 28705
3.2 Medium
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PORTER, ANDREW CLAY

56 years old

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY ATTEMPTED

2024-12-17T08:38:16

SEXUAL BATTERY ATTEMPTED

2024-12-17T08:38:16

95 WILL STREET ROAD BAKERSVILLE, NC, 28705
2.9 Medium
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LAWS, BRADLEY CHARLES

49 years old

6168 NC 197 GREEN MOUNTAIN, NC, 28740
4.8 Medium
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PUTMAN, STEPHEN W

52 years old

Child Involved

ABDUCTION OF CHILDREN

2024-12-17T08:38:16

175 JONES GARLAND RD BAKERSVILLE, NC, 28705
2.7 Medium
Offender photo

MCMAHAN, DARRELL R

68 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

5766 N 226 HWY BAKERSVILLE, NC, 28705
4.7 Medium

3 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3 Crime & Incidents by Severity
2 Low
1 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/12/2026 08:20 AM

Big Rock Creek Dr, Bakersville, NC 28705

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible two vehicle crash on NC 226 near Big Rock Creek Drive in front of a sawmill, involving a Chevy Tahoe and a Ford F-150, with law enforcement requested at the scene.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1010 & 1014 Melton Branch Rd 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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