Crime & Safety Report for 2742 Hwy 268 Highway, Lenoir, NC 28645

Review crime and safety information near 2742 Hwy 268 Highway, Lenoir, NC 28645. 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

$349,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,320 sqft

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

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Full report contains 11 offenders within 5 miles and 45 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

11 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2742 Hwy 268 Highway, Lenoir, NC 28645

11 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
5 Child Involved
1 Assault
4 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BYRD, JOHN JOSEPH JR

55 years old

1671 NC HIGHWAY 268 LENOIR, NC, 28645
3.5 Medium
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HAMBY, STEVEN ALAN

67 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

4792 SAND STONE LN LENOIR, NC, 28645
0.4 High
Offender photo

KIRBY, DAVID TODD

41 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

2732 ZACKS FORK RD. LENOIR, NC, 28645
3.4 Medium
Offender photo

MCCART, ADRIAN CHRISTOPHER

52 years old

2074 ROBY MARTIN RD LENOIR, NC, 28645
5 Medium
Offender photo

PENNELL, HOWARD VANCE

54 years old

Child Involved

SEXUAL OFFENSE WITH CERTAIN VICTIMS

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

3064 BLUE CREEK ROAD LENOIR, NC, 28645
3.9 Medium

45 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

45 Crime & Incidents by Severity
4 Severe
5 Medium
6 Low
30 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 12:32 PM

Cool Springs Pl, Lenoir, NC 28645

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to assist a patient needing help transferring between chairs near Cool Springs Place and Buffalo Cove Road.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 10:46 PM

Nubbin Creek Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a possible sick person near Nubbin Creek Road involving an apparent 68-year-old patient of uncertain sex.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 10:22 PM

Kings Creek Church Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical response for possible heart problems near Kings Creek Church Road and Brandon Road.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 09:45 AM

Zacks Fork Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an unconscious person with no response near the 2700 block of Zacks Fork Road by Loki Lane and Holland Meadows Way in Lenoir, North Carolina.

Traffic

07/10/2026 02:31 PM

NC-268, Lenoir, NC 28645

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported property-damage-only vehicle crash along NC 268 near a grocery business. The incident appears to involve only police department reporting with no injuries mentioned.

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Is 2742 Hwy 268 Highway 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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