Crime & Safety Report for 2560 Celestial Dr, Newton, NC 28658

Review crime and safety information near 2560 Celestial 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 — 2026-07-25

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

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Full report contains 75 offenders within 5 miles and 2252 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

75 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2560 Celestial Dr, Newton, NC 28658

75 Registered Offenders Nearby
7 Rape
45 Child Involved
3 Assault
25 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HILTON, DONALD EUGENE

63 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

RAPE 1ST DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

RAPE 1ST DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

837 12TH ST NE LOT 8 HICKORY, NC, 28601
4.7 Medium
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JAMES, JESSIE BRIAN

40 years old

Child Involved

SEX EXPLOIT MINOR 2ND DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1750 29TH ST NE HICKORY, NC, 28601
4.6 Medium
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MARTINEZ, LUCIO FABIAN

46 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1805 31ST ST NE HICKORY, NC, 28601
4.7 Medium
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MILLAN-VERGEL, ADOLFO SALVADOR

21 years old

2531 HIGHLAND AVE NE HICKORY, NC, 28601
3.5 Medium
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PLEGGE, CASSANDRA JEAN

49 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1430 16TH AVE NE HICKORY, NC, 28601
5 Medium

2252 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2252 Crime & Incidents by Severity
231 Severe
320 Medium
549 Low
1152 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:47 PM

5th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical assistance was requested near 5th Street Southeast and 8th Avenue Southeast.

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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:29 PM

3rd Ave NE D36, Conover, NC 28613

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a report of a female patient who fell and hit her coccyx near 3rd Avenue Northeast and 2nd Street NE. The call was later determined to be false.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:21 PM

Medical Park Dr, Hickory, NC 28602

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to Trinity Ridge near Medical Park Drive for a female patient who fell from her bed and sustained a head injury with bleeding. The patient has a history of brain radiation therapy.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 07:57 PM

Pineview St, Conover, NC 28613

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suspicious persons report near Royal Street, Pineview Street SE, and Lombard Road SE in Conover after a worker reported seeing three juveniles, including one male in a ski mask. Police then observed two males walking in the area, one in a red hoodie and one in a black T-shirt.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Challenger Early College High1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2560 Celestial 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.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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