Crime & Safety Report for 2235 Picnic Dr, Newton, NC 28658

Review crime and safety information near 2235 Picnic Dr, Newton, NC 28658. 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

$459,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,442 sqft

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

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Full report contains 70 offenders within 5 miles and 1079 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

70 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2235 Picnic Dr, Newton, NC 28658

70 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
45 Child Involved
2 Assault
21 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HEDRICK, MICHAEL EUGENE

60 years old

1756 YOUNG DRIVE CONOVER, NC, 28613
4.9 Medium
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MCWILLIAMS, JAMES LOUIS III

33 years old

2325 E NC 10 HWY CONOVER, NC, 28613
4.4 Medium
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WELCH, KENNETH SUMMEY JR

54 years old

1278 NORMANDY ST CONOVER, NC, 28613
4.5 Medium
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BLACKBURN, GUNNER AARON

32 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

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INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

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1012 W FINGER ST EXT MAIDEN, NC, 28650
3.5 Medium
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BRANCH, AMY NORRIS

43 years old

Child Involved

CHILD ABUSE: SEXUAL ACT ON A CHILD BY PARENT OR CARETAKER

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CHILD ABUSE: SEXUAL ACT ON A CHILD BY PARENT OR CARETAKER

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SEXUAL OFFENSE WITH A CHILD BY ADULT OFFFENDER

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SEXUAL OFFENSE WITH A CHILD BY ADULT OFFFENDER

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SEXUAL OFFENSE WITH A CHILD BY ADULT OFFFENDER

2024-12-17T08:38:16

3584 RED NORRIS DR MAIDEN, NC, 28650
2.9 Medium

1079 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1079 Crime & Incidents by Severity
88 Severe
158 Medium
237 Low
596 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Break-In

07/16/2026 09:46 PM

Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC 28658

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a warehouse motion detector alarm at a business on Rocky Ford Road in Newton.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:43 PM

S Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact with a suspicious person on South Main Avenue who was reportedly pushing two lawnmowers down the road.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 07:54 PM

W Holly St, Maiden, NC 28650

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible assault near a Walmart on West Holly Street. A male suspect reportedly left the store and walked toward a nearby motel along Highway 70. Units then checked the surrounding area, including a nearby inn and the west side of the property, while the apparent victim waited near the Walmart.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 07:51 PM

E 1st St, Newton, NC 28658

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported noise complaint near East First Street, where loud music is possibly coming from a brown SUV in a parking lot. An officer later contacts a specific vehicle connected to the complaint.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 07:50 PM

E 1st St, Newton, NC 28658

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of loud music coming from an unidentified SUV in a parking lot near East First Street in Newton.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Startown Elementary1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2235 Picnic Dr 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.

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