Crime & Safety Report for 3536 Nelson Ln, Morganton, NC 28655

Review crime and safety information near 3536 Nelson Ln, Morganton, NC 28655. 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

$199,700 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,080 sqft

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

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Full report contains 49 offenders within 5 miles and 1037 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

49 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 3536 Nelson Ln, Morganton, NC 28655

49 Registered Offenders Nearby
5 Rape
29 Child Involved
2 Assault
18 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GRIFFIN, KENNETH J

88 years old

Child Involved

2470 SHADOWBROOK DR LENOIR, NC, 28645
4.9 Medium
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MILLER, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER

49 years old

Child Involved

2609 CHARLOTTE LANE LENOIR, NC, 28645
3.4 Medium
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TOWNSEND, KENNETH KEVIN

57 years old

3435 MORGANTON BLVD SW LENOIR, NC, 28645
5 Medium
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STOVALL, JAMES EDWARD

62 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

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INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

SOLICITATION OF CHILD BY COMPUTER TO COMMIT UNLAWFUL SEX ACT

2024-12-17T08:38:16

SOLICITATION OF CHILD BY COMPUTER TO COMMIT UNLAWFUL SEX ACT

2024-12-17T08:38:16

701 HAUSS RIDGE RD SE VALDESE, NC, 28609
4.2 Medium
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BAME, CALVIN R

30 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

HOMELESS MORGANTON, NC, 28655
4.4 Medium

1037 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1037 Crime & Incidents by Severity
87 Severe
162 Medium
175 Low
613 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:58 AM

Shadowbrook Drive, Lenoir, NC 28645

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched for a reported breathing problem at a residence near Shadowbrook Drive with cross streets near Bon Air Court and Snowy Creek Road in the North Catawba area.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:20 AM

S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical air transport is reportedly flying a 68-year-old man with a ruptured liver mass to the emergency department at UNC Blue Ridge Morganton, with three people on board and stable vital signs last reported.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 12:42 AM

Calico Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic assault between two people outside near a residence on Calico Road in Lenoir, North Carolina.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 10:01 PM

Summit St, Morganton, NC 28655

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews and law enforcement responded near Summit Street in Morganton for a reported sixty-year-old man who was depressed and suicidal. He was contacted outside, had no reported self-inflicted injuries or weapons, and was later detained and taken away with EMS.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 09:50 PM

Summit St, Morganton, NC 28655

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, psychiatric call for a person reported feeling suicidal near Summit Street. EMS requested, with responders instructed to stage.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Hallyburton Academy0.9 mi
Drexel Elementary1.2 mi
Heritage Middle1.8 mi
Burke Virtual Academy1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 3536 Nelson Ln 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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