Crime & Safety Report for 167 Balfour Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Review crime and safety information near 167 Balfour Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. 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

$539,900 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 2,553 sqft

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

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Full report contains 10 offenders within 5 miles and 49 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

10 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 167 Balfour Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

10 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
5 Child Involved
1 Assault
4 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

DIETZ, MICHAEL WILLIAM

59 years old

Child Involved

SEX EXPLOIT MINOR 3RD DEGREE

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SEX EXPLOIT MINOR 3RD DEGREE

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SEX EXPLOIT MINOR 3RD DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

360 CARPENTER RD RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139
4.4 Medium
Offender photo

LANCASTER, JAMESON CHRISTOPHER

39 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

290 FREEMANTOWN RD RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139
3.3 Medium
Offender photo

LEFAVE, DAVID JOSEPH

52 years old

Child Involved

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

116 CAMBY RD RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139
1.8 Medium
Offender photo

LOVETTE, AARON ETHAN

29 years old

Child Involved

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1366 COOPERS GAP ROAD RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139
4.1 Medium
Offender photo

PORTER, JULIUS M

39 years old

Rapist

RAPE 2ND DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

SEX OFFENSE 2ND DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1080 US HIGHWAY 64 ALT W GREENVILLE, NC, 27812
5 Medium

49 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

49 Crime & Incidents by Severity
8 Severe
11 Medium
11 Low
19 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 02:23 PM

Starling Ln, Lake Lure, NC 28746

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units 1404 and 1407 were dispatched to a home near Starling Lane to check a reported issue with a smoke detector.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 03:19 PM

Darlington Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 22 responded to a medical emergency near Darlington Road in Rutherfordton. The call was reported as a medical alarm, with the patient's grandson reporting chest pain and difficulty breathing. Details are limited.

Suspicious Activity

07/14/2026 03:04 AM

Egret Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare check near Egret Road and Bills Creek Road after a caller reported a female blowing a horn, yelling for help, and using a whistle for several minutes.

Fire

07/10/2026 03:43 AM

Hamilton Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke sighting near Hamilton Road in Rutherfordton, possibly in the area of Pond Trail. A caller reported seeing smoke about half a mile from their residence, with no flames seen and nothing visible when units were on scene with the caller.

Other Non-Crime

07/06/2026 09:25 AM

US-64, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were out with a person at a store near US-64 in Rutherfordton during a possible warrant check involving that subject.

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Is 167 Balfour Dr in a low-crime area?

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