Crime & Safety Report for 3825 Appleton Way, Wilmington, NC 28412

Review crime and safety information near 3825 Appleton Way, 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 — 2026-07-25

$344,900 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 1,890 sqft

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

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Full report contains 84 offenders within 5 miles and 200 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

84 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 3825 Appleton Way, Wilmington, NC 28412

84 Registered Offenders Nearby
7 Rape
54 Child Involved
6 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
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RHAMES, WILLIAM ANTHONY

53 years old

Child Involved

610 PLUM NEARLY LANE APT H WILMINGTON, NC, 28403
4.6 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
3.8 Medium
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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
2.5 Medium
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BOSTON, MICHAEL

65 years old

Rapist

RAPE 2ND DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

800 BLOCK S 17TH ST WILMINGTON, NC, 28401
4.3 Medium

200 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

200 Crime & Incidents by Severity
6 Severe
15 Medium
36 Low
143 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.

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.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Dr John Codington Elem0.5 mi
J. C. Roe Center1.6 mi
Pine Valley Elementary1.8 mi
Cape Fear Center for Inquiry1.9 mi
Mary C Williams Elementary2.0 mi

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