Crime & Safety Report for 537 Old Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

Review crime and safety information near 537 Old Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748. 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

$445,000 | 9 bd | 5 ba

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

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Full report contains 37 offenders within 5 miles and 199 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

37 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 537 Old Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

37 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
18 Child Involved
2 Assault
17 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BALLARD, JOSEPH M

56 years old

SEXUAL OFFENSE WITH CERTAIN VICTIMS

2024-12-17T08:38:16

11 JASMINE PARK PL CANDLER, NC, 28715
4.5 Medium
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EMERY, CHARLES RAY

60 years old

Child Involved

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-17T08:38:16

25 GREENYARD TRL CANDLER, NC, 28715
4.5 Medium
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MALLOY, EDWARD E

66 years old

358 MILKSICK COVE RD CANDLER, NC, 28715
3.2 Medium
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COLE, RICHARD ALLAN

56 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

32 MIKE COLE RD LEICESTER, NC, 28748
2.9 Medium
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DAYMUDE, CHRISTOPHER T

63 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

134 GRATEFUL WAY LEICESTER, NC, 28748
0.7 High

199 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

199 Crime & Incidents by Severity
14 Severe
5 Medium
9 Low
171 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:01 PM

Sunny Knoll Acres, Candler, NC 28715

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving chest pain is reported near Sunny Knoll Acres Drive and Ridge Road. Responders from Station 10 and B fire med are on scene.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:31 PM

Caldwell Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a report of abdominal pain near Caldwell Road and Turkey Creek Road.

Traffic

07/16/2026 04:17 PM

Newfound Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported motor vehicle crash with injuries involving a motorcycle and a truck near Newfound Road and Shirey Drive in Asheville.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:05 PM

Sun Haven Dr, Asheville, NC 28806

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a reported seizure at a residence near Sunhaven Drive and Old NC 20 Highway.

Fire

07/16/2026 02:19 PM

New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire-related incident near New Leicester Highway and Carmel Ridge Circle in Asheville.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 537 Old Newfound Rd 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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