Crime & Safety Report for 1801 Highland Ave, Morganton, NC 28655

Review crime and safety information near 1801 Highland Ave, Morganton, NC 28655. 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

$209,000 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 1,100 sqft

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

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Full report contains 34 offenders within 5 miles and 824 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

34 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1801 Highland Ave, Morganton, NC 28655

34 Registered Offenders Nearby
3 Rape
21 Child Involved
2 Assault
11 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GRIFFIN, KENNETH J

88 years old

Child Involved

2470 SHADOWBROOK DR LENOIR, NC, 28645
4.9 Medium
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MILLER, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER

49 years old

Child Involved

2609 CHARLOTTE LANE LENOIR, NC, 28645
3.4 Medium
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STOVALL, JAMES EDWARD

62 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

SOLICITATION OF CHILD BY COMPUTER TO COMMIT UNLAWFUL SEX ACT

2024-12-17T08:38:16

SOLICITATION OF CHILD BY COMPUTER TO COMMIT UNLAWFUL SEX ACT

2024-12-17T08:38:16

701 HAUSS RIDGE RD SE VALDESE, NC, 28609
3.1 Medium
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BRANCH, DAVID PATRICK

47 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1400 ANTIOCH RD MORGANTON, NC, 28655
3.2 Medium
Offender photo

CAUSBY, CHARLES PATRICK

58 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

305 NORTH MAIN STREET MORGANTON, NC, 28655
0.7 High

824 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

824 Crime & Incidents by Severity
64 Severe
113 Medium
124 Low
523 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 02:37 PM

US-70 & Malcolm Blvd, Rutherford College, NC 28690

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported vehicle crash with property damage involving a blue Tesla and a gray Toyota Corolla near Malcolm Boulevard and US 70. The drivers initially refused to move their vehicles, but a tow truck was on scene and no report was ultimately requested.

Traffic

07/16/2026 02:36 PM

US-70 & Malcolm Blvd, Rutherford College, NC 28690

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible two-vehicle property damage crash near Malcolm Boulevard and US 70 involving a blue Tesla and a gray Toyota Corolla, with the drivers reportedly refusing to move their vehicles.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:58 AM

Shadowbrook Drive, Lenoir, NC 28645

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched for a reported breathing problem at a residence near Shadowbrook Drive with cross streets near Bon Air Court and Snowy Creek Road in the North Catawba area.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:20 AM

S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical air transport is reportedly flying a 68-year-old man with a ruptured liver mass to the emergency department at UNC Blue Ridge Morganton, with three people on board and stable vital signs last reported.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 12:42 AM

Calico Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic assault between two people outside near a residence on Calico Road in Lenoir, North Carolina.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Hallyburton Academy0.7 mi
Heritage Middle0.8 mi
Burke Virtual Academy0.8 mi
Drexel Elementary1.1 mi
Valdese Elementary1.9 mi

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Is 1801 Highland Ave in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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