Crime & Safety Report for 263 Blanton St, Columbus, NC 28722

Review crime and safety information near 263 Blanton St, Columbus, NC 28722. 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

$369,900 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 2,806 sqft

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

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Full report contains 10 offenders within 5 miles and 29 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

10 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 263 Blanton St, Columbus, NC 28722

10 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
3 Child Involved
0 Assault
6 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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PORTEN, DIRK MARSHALL

65 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

14 GULLY ST COLUMBUS, NC, 28722
0.3 High
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STOTT, TYLER AUSTON

31 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

160 BLANTON ST COLUMBUS, NC, 28722
0.1 High
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SEARCY, ROBBIE D

53 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

101 SCHOOL RD MILL SPRING, NC, 28756
3.8 Medium
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CANNING, JOHN PHILLIP III

35 years old

124 HILLSIDE CT TRYON, NC, 28782
4.1 Medium
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COUNTS, BRIAN A

63 years old

SEXUAL OFFENSE WITH CERTAIN VICTIMS

2024-12-17T08:38:16

371 MARKHAM RD TRYON, NC, 28782
3.5 Medium

29 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

29 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Severe
3 Medium
9 Low
16 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:53 AM

DSS, Mill Spring, NC 28756

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to the DSS building in Mill Spring for a 47-year-old man reporting right side pain and difficulty adjusting to a new right leg prosthetic. The patient denied recent injuries and was alert with stable vital signs.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 09:28 PM

N Pine St j139, Landrum, SC 29356

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving breathing problems was reported near Pine Creek Court Extension and Glen Burnie Street.

Traffic

07/12/2026 08:36 PM

US-176 & Oak St, Tryon, NC 28782

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported traffic crash near Oak Grove Road and US 176 involving a gray Ford Escape that apparently struck a deer.

Fire

07/12/2026 11:16 AM

Ridge Rd, Landrum, SC 29356

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible outside fire near Ridge Road by the intersection with Asheville Highway and Hunting Country Road. The Landrum Fire Department is being sent to the scene.

Suspicious Activity

07/12/2026 09:26 AM

School Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were asked to check Pisgah School Road in Mill Spring for a possible ongoing issue involving an unidentified pickup truck driving repeatedly through the 200 block area.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Polk County Early College1.0 mi
Polk County High School1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 263 Blanton St 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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