Crime & Safety Report for 4061 Optimist Dr, Newton, NC 28658

Review crime and safety information near 4061 Optimist Dr, Newton, NC 28658. 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

$339,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,304 sqft

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

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Full report contains 30 offenders within 5 miles and 343 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

30 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 4061 Optimist Dr, Newton, NC 28658

30 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
15 Child Involved
1 Assault
12 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HIGGS, ROY LEE

55 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1486 SUGARFARM RD CATAWBA, NC, 28609
4.8 Medium
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BLAINE, CLARENCE JAMES

44 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

4566 EDWARDS ROAD CLAREMONT, NC, 28610
4.6 Medium
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JEUNE, CHARLES W

65 years old

Rapist

RAPE 1ST DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

3463 MISSION DR LINCOLNTON, NC, 28092
3.7 Medium
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BORRELLI, JOHN FRANCIS

64 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

2822 MT RUHAMA CH RD MAIDEN, NC, 28650
1.5 Medium
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CHURCH, JOSHUA ADAM

39 years old

3912 GOODSON RD MAIDEN, NC, 28650
3.5 Medium

343 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

343 Crime & Incidents by Severity
33 Severe
41 Medium
51 Low
218 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 05:13 PM

St James Church Rd & Joe Campbell Rd, Maiden, NC 28658

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported vehicle crash in the middle of the roadway near St James Church Road and Campbell Road in Maiden. Fire units and a medic unit responded to the scene.

Traffic

07/16/2026 05:12 PM

St James Church Rd & Joe Campbell Rd, Maiden, NC 28658

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to an apparent automatic crash notification near St. James Church Road and Campbell Road. Responding crews reported they did not find a crash and the call was cleared.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:46 PM

Brave Ave, Maiden, NC 28650

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a possible severe allergic reaction involving an adult man near Brave Avenue in Maiden, North Carolina, after a reported bee attack.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:33 PM

Buffalo Shoals Rd, Maiden, NC 28650

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to an incident near Buffalo Shoals Road at cross streets Verna Faye Williams Road and Mel Donna Drive. Medical complaint details are unclear.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:31 PM

Buffalo Shoals Rd, Maiden, NC 28650

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews respond to a reported severe headache and neurological symptoms involving an adult woman near Buffalo Shoals Road and Ivan Anthony Williams Road in Maiden, North Carolina. Radio updates indicate the patient is reportedly losing consciousness while responders are on scene.

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Is 4061 Optimist Dr 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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