Crime & Safety Report for 178 Edgewater Circle, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

Review crime and safety information near 178 Edgewater Circle, Sunset Beach, NC 28468. 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

$599,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 2,984 sqft

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

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Full report contains 21 offenders within 5 miles and 1359 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

21 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 178 Edgewater Circle, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

21 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
12 Child Involved
0 Assault
8 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BULLARD, JAMES FREDRICK

67 years old

Child Involved

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

5699 WATTS RD OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 28469
4.3 Medium
Offender photo

CHEEK, CAREY DALE

39 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

311 GREEN BAY RD OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 28469
4.3 Medium
Offender photo

CROOKS, BRADLEY MICHAEL

38 years old

1050 WILSON AVE CALABASH, NC, 28467
2.9 Medium
Offender photo

GAUSE, JAMES A

53 years old

Rapist

RAPE 2ND DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

5552 BEACH DR SW SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470
5 Medium
Offender photo

GORNICK, MATTHEW STEVEN

35 years old

Child Involved

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

17 SUNFIELD DR CAROLINA SHORES, NC, 28467
4.1 Medium

1359 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1359 Crime & Incidents by Severity
151 Severe
150 Medium
271 Low
787 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:32 PM

8th St, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a medical assist on a bridge near 8th St in Sunset Beach.

Traffic

07/16/2026 06:18 PM

Main St E, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer initiated a traffic stop near the 1700 block of East Main Street in Sunset Beach and ran a North Carolina vehicle tag before canceling the stop and clearing the traffic enforcement activity.

Traffic

07/16/2026 06:10 PM

Causeway Dr, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a dark-colored truck pulling a flatbed trailer driving recklessly and nearly hitting several vehicles head-on while traveling southbound toward Ocean Isle Beach. An officer then located a truck matching that description near a Marathon station on Causeway Drive and made contact with the vehicle.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:03 PM

Ocean View Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check occurred near Ocean View Drive with units dispatched. The contact appears to have been accidental or resolved without incident.

Traffic

07/16/2026 05:49 PM

Northwest Dr, Carolina Shores, NC 28467

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducts a traffic stop near Northwest Road in Carolina Shores involving a vehicle with North Carolina registration.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 178 Edgewater Circle 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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