Crime & Safety Report for 315 Motts Forest Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

Review crime and safety information near 315 Motts Forest Road, Wilmington, NC 28412. 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

$535,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 2,074 sqft

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

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Full report contains 61 offenders within 5 miles and 30 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

61 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 315 Motts Forest Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

61 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
38 Child Involved
6 Assault
19 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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RICHARDS, THOMAS FREDERICK

63 years old

Child Involved

SEX OFFENSE, OTHER STATE (CHILD PORNOGRAPHY (VICTIM UNDER 16 YO) - 8 COUNTS)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

LAST REPORTED ADDRESS - OUT OF STATE WILMINGTON, NC, 28412
1.2 Medium
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CRAEMER, JOHN C

56 years old

Child Involved

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

418 BELL ST LOT 5 WILMINGTON, NC, 28401
5 Medium
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CAPPS, BILLY FRANKLIN

66 years old

Child Involved

441 LIGHTNING WHELK WAY WILMINGTON, NC, 28412
0.5 High
Offender photo

COLEY, SAMUEL L

76 years old

Child Involved

328 SUMTER DRIVE WILMINGTON, NC, 28412
4.4 Medium
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CRAWFORD, JOHN LOREN

54 years old

Violent

638 E TELFAIR CIR WILMINGTON, NC, 28412
3.9 Medium

30 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

30 Crime & Incidents by Severity
4 Severe
2 Medium
13 Low
11 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 12:09 AM

Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a medical emergency at a Sheetz in Wilmington involving a white male slumped over in a car who was found to be sleeping.

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 12:44 PM

River Rd SE, Winnabow, NC 28479

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputy dispatched to a medical alarm near River Road. Baker 14 acknowledged and was assigned.

Medical Emergency

07/06/2026 06:38 AM

Southern Blvd SE, Winnabow, NC 28479

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 14 dispatched for an unconscious or fainting patient near Southern Boulevard, close to Oak Knoll Drive and River Road.

Fire

07/06/2026 06:38 AM

Southern Blvd SE, Winnabow, NC 28479

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire at a four-story multifamily building near Southern Boulevard, Oak Knoll Drive, and River Road. Units reported nothing visible and appeared to be investigating before returning to service.

Medical Emergency

07/06/2026 06:31 AM

Southern Blvd SE, Winnabow, NC 28479

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for an unconscious or fainting patient occurred near Southern Boulevard, close to Oak Knoll Drive and River Road. Medic 14 was dispatched for a Charlie response.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Heyward C Bellamy Elem0.2 mi
Mary C Williams Elementary0.9 mi
Island Montessori Charter School1.3 mi
Myrtle Grove Middle1.6 mi
Charles P Murray Middle1.7 mi
Eugene Ashley High1.8 mi
Edwin A Anderson Elementary1.9 mi

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Is 315 Motts Forest Road in a low-crime area?

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