Crime & Safety Report for 1696 Hoffman Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

Review crime and safety information near 1696 Hoffman Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054. 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 204 offenders within 5 miles and 4589 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

204 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1696 Hoffman Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

204 Registered Offenders Nearby
17 Rape
110 Child Involved
12 Assault
81 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BRYSON, JIMMY RAY

42 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

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INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

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209 WALNUT AVE BELMONT, NC, 28012
5 Medium
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MCCUEN, JACK MATTHEW

44 years old

200 SOUTHFORK DRIVE BELMONT, NC, 28012
4.9 Medium
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HUTCHENS, SAMUEL SCOTT

51 years old

Child Involved

205 CHESTER ST CRAMERTON, NC, 28032
3.4 Medium
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MOORE, JOSHUA TODD

39 years old

Child Involved

381 WOODLAWN AVE CRAMERTON, NC, 28032
3.5 Medium
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SIMS, WALTER CESLIE

54 years old

Child Involved

558 PATTERSON ST CRAMERTON, NC, 28032
3.7 Medium

4589 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

4589 Crime & Incidents by Severity
631 Severe
684 Medium
1142 Low
2132 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:44 PM

E Ozark Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical assignment responded to an incident near East Ozark Avenue and Pequot Street in Gastonia. Units District 6 and Engine 6 were assigned to the location near the northbound ramp at 19/Ozark.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:41 PM

E Ozark Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical assignment was dispatched to near East Ozark Avenue, close to Piedmont Street and the northbound ramp at Ozark.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:26 PM

S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash near the 2300 block of South New Hope Road by McLean and Redbud in Gastonia.

Weapons

07/16/2026 10:17 PM

Laurel Ln, Gastonia, NC 28054

SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible weapons complaint near Laurel Lane in Gastonia. A reporting party said a man she previously dated, described as wearing a cowboy hat and boots, was at the location with an axe and had chased her in the past. The subject was not seen there at the time of the radio update.

Weapons

07/16/2026 10:15 PM

Laurel Ln, Gastonia, NC 28054

SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded code 3 to a possible subject with an axe reported near Laurel Lane in Gastonia. The reporting party said the man had been there in the past and was currently believed to be on scene, but no assaultive actions with the axe were reported.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Piedmont Community Charter School0.8 mi
Ashbrook High1.4 mi
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy1.4 mi
Robinson Elementary1.6 mi
Gardner Park Elementary1.8 mi
Sherwood Elementary1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1696 Hoffman 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?

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