Crime & Safety Report for 357 Benton Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

Review crime and safety information near 357 Benton 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

$515,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,790 sqft

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

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Full report contains 79 offenders within 5 miles and 206 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

79 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 357 Benton Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

79 Registered Offenders Nearby
6 Rape
51 Child Involved
6 Assault
22 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
1.4 Medium
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BATTS, GREGORY

59 years old

Rapist

ATTEMPTED RAPE OR ATTEMPTED SEX OFFENSE (1ST,2ND DEGREE) ATTEMPTED

2024-12-17T08:38:16

ATTEMPTED RAPE OR ATTEMPTED SEX OFFENSE (1ST,2ND DEGREE) ATTEMPTED

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1304 S 7TH ST WILMINGTON, NC, 28401
4.3 Medium
Offender photo

BISHOP, JOEL F

63 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

SEX OFFENSE 1ST DEGREE ATTEMPTED

2024-12-17T08:38:16

SEX EXPLOIT OF MINOR 1ST DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

102 SOUTHERN BLVD WILMINGTON, NC, 28401
2.9 Medium
Offender photo

BOSTON, MICHAEL

65 years old

Rapist

RAPE 2ND DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

800 BLOCK S 17TH ST WILMINGTON, NC, 28401
4.8 Medium
Offender photo

BROCK, BENGY LEE

48 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

620 WOOSTER ST WILMINGTON, NC, 28401
4.7 Medium

206 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

206 Crime & Incidents by Severity
10 Severe
16 Medium
36 Low
144 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Other Non-Crime Event

07/16/2026 11:58 AM

Harvest Creek Ct, Winnabow, NC 28479

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, animal control was dispatched to a home near Harvest Creek Court in Winnabow, North Carolina, for a report of a small alligator in a backyard.

Other Non-Crime Event

07/16/2026 11:57 AM

Harvest Creek Ct, Winnabow, NC 28479

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, animal control units were dispatched to a residence near Harvest Creek Court in Winnabow for a report of a small alligator in the caller’s backyard.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:18 AM

Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, Wilmington, NC 28401

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel are dispatched to assist another agency with a possible fire incident near Battleship Road and the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Wilmington.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:17 AM

Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, Wilmington, NC 28401

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash near Battleship Road and the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge on the Brunswick County side, with fire and rapid response units also dispatched.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:02 AM

Barcroft Lake Dr, Leland, NC 28479

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible vehicle crash involving a FedEx truck and a long box truck near Barcroft Lake Drive and Shiloh Way in Leland, North Carolina.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Dr John Codington Elem1.0 mi
Mary C Williams Elementary1.6 mi
J. C. Roe Center2.0 mi

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Is 357 Benton Road in a low-crime area?

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