Crime & Safety Report for 1642 Wake Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Review crime and safety information near 1642 Wake Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587. 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

$429,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 1,814 sqft

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

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Full report contains 42 offenders within 5 miles and 1755 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

42 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1642 Wake Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587

42 Registered Offenders Nearby
5 Rape
18 Child Involved
4 Assault
19 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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FOSTER, FREDERICK LEWIS

58 years old

Child Involved

11313 FALLS OF THE NEUSE RD RALEIGH, NC, 27614
3.3 Medium
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GIBSON, MATTHEW JON

33 years old

Child Involved

2224 VALLEY EDGE DR RALEIGH, NC, 27614
2.5 Medium
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GRAY, JOEL BRIAN

51 years old

2108 KATESBRIDGE LN RALEIGH, NC, 27614
2.8 Medium
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JUSTICE, CARL ANTHONY

58 years old

Rapist

10620 DEHIJUSTON CT RALEIGH, NC, 27614
3.8 Medium
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COOKE, CALEB HARRISON

35 years old

105 MELKSHAM RD WAKE FOREST, NC, 27587
3.8 Medium

1755 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1755 Crime & Incidents by Severity
202 Severe
236 Medium
368 Low
949 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:14 PM

Shenandoah Farm Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, there was a medical call for chest pain near Shenandoah Farm Road. Wake Forest Engine 1 responded on channel TAC 16.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:46 PM

Brown Cir, Rolesville, NC 27571

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency was reported near Brown Circle at the intersection with Old Rogers Road. Units were dispatched on Wake Fire alert to TAC 17 channel.

Traffic

07/16/2026 07:43 PM

S Homestead Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a vehicle traffic stop near Homestead Drive and reported the vehicle’s license plate over the radio.

Traffic

07/16/2026 07:36 PM

S Homestead Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Homestead Drive and requested a records check on a vehicle with a reported North Carolina plate.

Weapons

07/16/2026 07:34 PM

Breezeway Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614

 SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a bus station area on Breezeway Drive in Raleigh for a report of a woman wearing gray who was possibly armed with bear mace and standing under a breezeway.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Wake Forest Middle School0.6 mi
Forest Pines Drive Elementary0.9 mi
North Forest Pines Elementary0.9 mi
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School1.2 mi
Heritage Elementary1.2 mi
Heritage Middle1.3 mi
Heritage High1.4 mi
Wakefield Elementary1.9 mi
Endeavor Charter School1.9 mi
Wakefield Middle2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1642 Wake Dr 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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