Crime & Safety Report for 547 Morely Circle SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Review crime and safety information near 547 Morely Circle 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 23 offenders within 5 miles and 1333 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

23 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 547 Morely Circle SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

23 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
12 Child Involved
1 Assault
10 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
4.6 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
4.7 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
2.2 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
1.6 Medium
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CROOKS, BRADLEY MICHAEL

38 years old

1050 WILSON AVE CALABASH, NC, 28467
4.8 Medium

1333 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1333 Crime & Incidents by Severity
146 Severe
153 Medium
254 Low
780 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 547 Morely Circle SW 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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