Crime & Safety Report for 1298 18th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Review crime and safety information near 1298 18th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601. 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

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

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Full report contains 58 offenders within 5 miles and 2574 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

58 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1298 18th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601

58 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
29 Child Involved
3 Assault
27 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BROOKS, KENDALL SCOTT

64 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

655 17TH ST NW APT 5 HICKORY, NC, 28601
3.7 Medium
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BUMGARNER, MARK FLEMING

65 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1200 24TH AVE NE HICKORY, NC, 28601
1.4 Medium
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CHUNG, DAVIS EUICHO

64 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

2004 10TH ST LN NW HICKORY, NC, 28601
3.7 Medium
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CRITTENDEN, JIMMIE RAY II

47 years old

317 15TH ST NW HICKORY, NC, 28601
3.6 Medium
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FARLEY, ADRIAN JOHN

49 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

2830 16TH ST NE APT 130 HICKORY, NC, 28601
1.5 Medium

2574 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2574 Crime & Incidents by Severity
284 Severe
344 Medium
567 Low
1379 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:47 PM

5th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical assistance was requested near 5th Street Southeast and 8th Avenue Southeast.

Stolen Vehicle

07/16/2026 10:37 PM

U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible unauthorized use of a vehicle near a club on U.S. Highway 70. A caller said a known subject took her Chevy Tahoe and that the vehicle was now at the club, where she planned to meet deputies to make a report.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:22 PM

US-70, Hickory, NC 28602

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a business area near Highway 70 Southwest for a report of a woman wrapped in a blanket who apparently jumped out of a passing car in front of the location.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:13 PM

31st St Ln NE, Hickory, NC 28601

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the 3600 block of 31st Street Lane Northeast in Hickory and later reported being back in service after issuing a citation.

Suspicious Person

07/16/2026 09:03 PM

31st St Ln NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible welfare concern involving a young boy near 31st Street Lane NE in Hickory. A caller reported the child came to the door asking for help, then left and was later seen at a nearby residence that has reportedly had prior domestic disturbance calls. Officers were asked to stay with the child until another unit arrived.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School1.7 mi
Hickory High1.8 mi
Saint Stephens Elementary1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1298 18th St NE 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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