Crime & Safety Report for 3609 Watercraft Ferry Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28412

Review crime and safety information near 3609 Watercraft Ferry Avenue, 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

$965,000 | 2 bd | 4 ba | 2,087 sqft

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

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Full report contains 73 offenders within 5 miles and 234 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

73 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 3609 Watercraft Ferry Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28412

73 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
45 Child Involved
5 Assault
23 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
1.7 Medium
Offender photo

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
4.5 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

BROCK, BENGY LEE

48 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

620 WOOSTER ST WILMINGTON, NC, 28401
4.9 Medium
Offender photo

BROWN, EDWARD C

68 years old

Rapist

RAPE 2ND DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1110 WOOSTER ST WILMINGTON, NC, 28401
5 Medium

234 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

234 Crime & Incidents by Severity
16 Severe
16 Medium
32 Low
170 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 01:39 PM

Windsor Dr SE, Leland, NC 28451

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency requiring lift assistance was reported near Windsor Drive, close to Winding Branches and Old Town Wye.

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.

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.

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 08:03 AM

Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Wilmington conduct a warrant and records check on a subject linked to a 2006 Saturn near Carolina Beach Road. Dispatch reports a class B alert and multiple apparent failures to appear associated with the subject and vehicle.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Dr John Codington Elem1.7 mi
Mary C Williams Elementary2.0 mi

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