Crime & Safety Report for 2025 Hickory Fork Rd, Walnut Cove, NC 27052

Review crime and safety information near 2025 Hickory Fork Rd, Walnut Cove, NC 27052. 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 16 offenders within 5 miles and 240 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

16 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2025 Hickory Fork Rd, Walnut Cove, NC 27052

16 Registered Offenders Nearby
3 Rape
4 Child Involved
2 Assault
9 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HEATH, BENJAMIN DODSON

35 years old

1081 HEATH RD MADISON, NC, 27025
3.5 Medium
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LIGHT, FRANKLIN CURTIS

70 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

3456 NC 772 HWY MADISON, NC, 27025
3 Medium
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MCGINNIS, BRAD

71 years old

3129 K FORK RD MADISON, NC, 27025
4.2 Medium
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MURRAY, JIMMY STEVEN

63 years old

SEXUAL ACTIVITY BY A SUBSTITUTE PARENT OR CUSTODIAN

2024-12-17T08:38:16

SEXUAL ACTIVITY BY A SUBSTITUTE PARENT OR CUSTODIAN

2024-12-17T08:38:16

SEXUAL ACTIVITY BY A SUBSTITUTE PARENT OR CUSTODIAN

2024-12-17T08:38:16

SEXUAL ACTIVITY BY A SUBSTITUTE PARENT OR CUSTODIAN

2024-12-17T08:38:16

SEXUAL ACTIVITY BY A SUBSTITUTE PARENT OR CUSTODIAN

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1075 LOBLOLLY RD MADISON, NC, 27025
3.4 Medium
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PRIDDY, DONALD WAYNE

50 years old

Child Involved

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-17T08:38:16

144 DUNCAN DRIVE MADISON, NC, 27025
3.7 Medium

240 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

240 Crime & Incidents by Severity
24 Severe
33 Medium
35 Low
148 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Break-In

07/16/2026 03:28 PM

US-311, Madison, NC 27025

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported burglary alarm at a church near US 311 by Dodge Loop and Old Wagon Trail, involving a main door activation.

Fraud Report

07/16/2026 12:01 PM

NC-89, Walnut Cove, NC 27052

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies handled a possible fraud or billing dispute at a gas station, where a woman reported being charged much more than the amount of fuel she believed she purchased. Officers attempted to reach her by phone and drove toward the station while dispatch asked her to keep her phone available.

Other Non-Crime

07/16/2026 12:00 PM

NC-89, Walnut Cove, NC 27052

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers assisted a caller near a gas station on NC 89 regarding a possible incorrect fuel charge, where a small fuel purchase was reportedly billed as a much larger amount.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:32 AM

Cody Dr, Pine Hall, NC 27042

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible cardiac incident involving a 70-year-old male with left chest pain near Cody Drive. Responding units include Medic 5 and Squad 87.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:31 AM

4th St, Walnut Cove, NC 27052

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly female appears to have a laceration to her arm near Old Four Road. She is conscious and alert. The incident may involve an arm injury.

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