Crime & Safety Report for 430 3rd Street, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

Review crime and safety information near 430 3rd Street, Sunset Beach, NC 28468. 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

$869,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,600 sqft

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

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Full report contains 16 offenders within 5 miles and 1138 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

16 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 430 3rd Street, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

16 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
8 Child Involved
0 Assault
8 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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CROOKS, BRADLEY MICHAEL

38 years old

1050 WILSON AVE CALABASH, NC, 28467
3.5 Medium
Offender photo

GUERRA, JUSTIN NICHOLAS

39 years old

Child Involved

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

942 PALMER DR CAROLINA SHORES, NC, 28467
4.5 Medium
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KNIGHT, BRIAN J

44 years old

SEX OFFENSE 2ND DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

840 LIVE OAK DR SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28468
2 Medium
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LUTHER, CARL RANDOLPH

73 years old

Child Involved

SOLICITATION OF CHILD BY COMPUTER TO COMMIT UNLAWFUL SEX ACT

2024-12-17T08:38:16

7002 ALLRED ST SW OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 28469
2.5 Medium
Offender photo

MCLAMB, KENNETH FOSTER EVAN

34 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

6736 EASTBROOK AVE SW OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 28469
3.3 Medium

1138 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1138 Crime & Incidents by Severity
127 Severe
122 Medium
231 Low
658 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:32 PM

8th St, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a medical assist on a bridge near 8th St in Sunset Beach.

Traffic

07/16/2026 06:18 PM

Main St E, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer initiated a traffic stop near the 1700 block of East Main Street in Sunset Beach and ran a North Carolina vehicle tag before canceling the stop and clearing the traffic enforcement activity.

Traffic

07/16/2026 06:10 PM

Causeway Dr, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a dark-colored truck pulling a flatbed trailer driving recklessly and nearly hitting several vehicles head-on while traveling southbound toward Ocean Isle Beach. An officer then located a truck matching that description near a Marathon station on Causeway Drive and made contact with the vehicle.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:03 PM

Ocean View Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check occurred near Ocean View Drive with units dispatched. The contact appears to have been accidental or resolved without incident.

Fire

07/16/2026 05:44 PM

38th St, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units respond to a possible fire hazard involving a grill located under a house near 38th Street in Sunset Beach.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 430 3rd Street in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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