Crime & Safety Report for 442 Hinton Ln SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Review crime and safety information near 442 Hinton Ln SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469. 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

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

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Full report contains 22 offenders within 5 miles and 1101 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

22 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 442 Hinton Ln SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

22 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
13 Child Involved
1 Assault
8 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BOLIN, JERRY VERNON

77 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1654 MOORINGS CIRCLE SW OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 28469
4.3 Medium
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BRUECKNER, BARRY BERNARD

64 years old

Child Involved

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1731 HERON POINT RD SW OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 28469
4.5 Medium
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BULLARD, JAMES FREDRICK

67 years old

Child Involved

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

5699 WATTS RD OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 28469
1.5 Medium
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CHEEK, CAREY DALE

39 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

311 GREEN BAY RD OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 28469
0.8 High
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GAUSE, JAMES A

53 years old

Rapist

RAPE 2ND DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

5552 BEACH DR SW SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470
3.8 Medium

1101 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1101 Crime & Incidents by Severity
113 Severe
130 Medium
185 Low
673 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 03:58 PM

Elderberry Ln SW, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 hang-up from a location near Elderberry Lane. Callbacks and reference numbers were discussed, and another unit was assigned to handle the possible issue.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 03:58 PM

Elderberry Ln SW, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 hang-up from a location near Elderberry Lane in Sunset Beach. Attempts were made to contact the caller, and a unit was assigned to check the situation.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 03:57 PM

Ocean Hwy W, Shallotte, NC 28470

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 dispatched to a possible choking incident near Coastal Point Assisted Living and Memory Care on Ocean Highway West, cross streets McNally Road and Beaver Pond Lane.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Union Elementary1.4 mi

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Is 442 Hinton Ln SW in a low-crime area?

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