Crime & Safety Report for 3497 Blue Creek Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645

Review crime and safety information near 3497 Blue Creek Rd, 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

$725,000 | 3 bd | 4 ba | 2,838 sqft

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

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Full report contains 7 offenders within 5 miles and 46 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

7 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 3497 Blue Creek Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645

7 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
5 Child Involved
1 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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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
4.3 Medium
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HELTON, CHRISTOPHER L

48 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

2928 BARLOWE PL LENOIR, NC, 28645
2.1 Medium
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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
0.9 High
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
2 Medium
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VANG, CHA SEE

38 years old

4424 MUD PUDDLE LN LENOIR, NC, 28645
4 Medium

46 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

46 Crime & Incidents by Severity
5 Severe
3 Medium
6 Low
32 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 02:41 PM

Wilkesboro Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a possible injury traffic crash near the 2600 block of Wilkesboro Boulevard by Hunt Lane and Robertson Lane. A separate call reported a controlled burn on Sunset Trail that a neighbor believed might spread toward nearby woods.

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.

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 06:11 PM

Outlaws Ln, Lenoir, NC 28645

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call near Outlaws Lane may involve a 46-year-old man who is conscious and breathing but has a headache. Four-wheel-drive access is required for responders.

Break-In

07/12/2026 03:42 PM

Wilkesboro Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported business alarm at an elementary school on Wilkesboro Boulevard, involving a hall motion entry alert in one zone.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Kings Creek Elementary1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 3497 Blue Creek Rd 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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