Crime & Safety Report for 4202 Appleton Way, Wilmington, NC 28412

Review crime and safety information near 4202 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

$529,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 2,308 sqft

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

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Full report contains 84 offenders within 5 miles and 138 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

84 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 4202 Appleton Way, Wilmington, NC 28412

84 Registered Offenders Nearby
8 Rape
53 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 Medium
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RHAMES, WILLIAM ANTHONY

53 years old

Child Involved

610 PLUM NEARLY LANE APT H WILMINGTON, NC, 28403
5 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
4.4 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
3.1 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
4.9 Medium

138 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

138 Crime & Incidents by Severity
5 Severe
11 Medium
23 Low
99 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 08:03 AM

Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Wilmington appear to be conducting a traffic stop involving a 2006 Saturn vehicle. Radio traffic indicates the contacted subject has multiple outstanding failures to appear and related signal entries on record. The contact is associated with a location near Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:22 AM

S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS transport was requested from a hospital room to a care facility near South 17th Street. No isolation precautions were needed.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:14 AM

River Rd SE, Winnabow, NC 28479

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 5 dispatched for a medical transport at Brunswick Cove Nursing Home near River Road, close to Big Buck Trail and Mallory Creek Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 09:51 PM

River Rd SE, Winnabow, NC 28479

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 dispatched for an inter-facility transport at a nursing home near River Road, close to Big Buck Trail and Mallory Creek Drive.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Dr John Codington Elem0.7 mi
Mary C Williams Elementary1.3 mi
Pine Valley Elementary1.9 mi

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