Crime & Safety Report for 317 8th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601

Review crime and safety information near 317 8th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601. 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 53 offenders within 5 miles and 2491 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

53 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 317 8th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601

53 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
23 Child Involved
3 Assault
28 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BROOKS, KENDALL SCOTT

64 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

655 17TH ST NW APT 5 HICKORY, NC, 28601
1 Medium
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BUMGARNER, MARK FLEMING

65 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1200 24TH AVE NE HICKORY, NC, 28601
2.7 Medium
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BURKE, JOSEPH DENNIS III

54 years old

213 PINE MEADOWS CIR HICKORY, NC, 28601
3 Medium
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CHUNG, DAVIS EUICHO

64 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

2004 10TH ST LN NW HICKORY, NC, 28601
2 Medium
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CRITTENDEN, JIMMIE RAY II

47 years old

317 15TH ST NW HICKORY, NC, 28601
0.8 High

2491 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2491 Crime & Incidents by Severity
286 Severe
328 Medium
528 Low
1349 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.

Stolen Vehicle

07/16/2026 10:37 PM

U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible unauthorized use of a vehicle near a club on U.S. Highway 70. A caller said a known subject took her Chevy Tahoe and that the vehicle was now at the club, where she planned to meet deputies to make a report.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:22 PM

US-70, Hickory, NC 28602

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a business area near Highway 70 Southwest for a report of a woman wrapped in a blanket who apparently jumped out of a passing car in front of the location.

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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:03 PM

Main Ave Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responding to a reported fall near Main Avenue Drive Northwest; patient may have a back injury and might be transported.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Oakwood Elementary0.4 mi
Longview Elementary1.0 mi
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School1.2 mi
Viewmont Elementary1.3 mi
Hickory High1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 317 8th St NW 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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