Crime & Safety Report for 718 W Virginia Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016

Review crime and safety information near 718 W Virginia Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016. 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

$257,000 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 2,027 sqft

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

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Full report contains 102 offenders within 5 miles and 1070 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

102 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 718 W Virginia Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016

102 Registered Offenders Nearby
5 Rape
55 Child Involved
2 Assault
44 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BIDDIX, RAYMOND BOYD

57 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

533 BESSTOWN ROAD BESSEMER CITY, NC, 28016
1.8 Medium
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BROOKS, OLIVER

56 years old

SEXUAL OFFENSE WITH CERTAIN VICTIMS

2024-12-17T08:38:16

704 W HWY 161 BESSEMER CITY, NC, 28016
0.2 High
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BYNUM, JAMES SCOTT JR

43 years old

1234 HARBIN CT BESSEMER CITY, NC, 28016
4.9 Medium
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CAVENDER, THOMAS LEE

73 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

204 E MARYLAND AVE BESSEMER CITY, NC, 28016
1 Medium
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CHRISTOPHER, BENJAMIN CALEB

33 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

416 EAST WASHINGTON AVE BESSEMER CITY, NC, 28016
1.3 Medium

1070 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1070 Crime & Incidents by Severity
157 Severe
136 Medium
191 Low
586 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:24 PM

Oak Grove Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested near Oak Grove Road. Units were advised to review the call notes.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:42 PM

E Virginia Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a mental health incident involving a walk-up patient may involve (number withheld) East Virginia Avenue in Bessemer City.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:20 PM

N Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities responded to reports of a possible wrong-way driver on the highway near the North Piedmont Avenue bridge. Radio traffic later indicated a sideswipe collision involving a gray Chevy Venture van and a red Jeep near eastbound US-74 in that area.

Break-In

07/16/2026 07:01 PM

Edgewood Rd, Bessemer City, NC 28016

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a repeat alarm at a Tractor Supply business on Edgewood Road. They discussed contacting a keyholder and cleared the call based on prior alarm history.

Traffic

07/16/2026 06:47 PM

Shannon Bradley Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers attempted to locate a reported white sedan in the area of Shannon Bradley Road and the 200 block of Cannon Ground in Gastonia. Dispatch relayed a license plate that returned to an expired registration on a Honda sedan from another city, but the officer did not see any traffic violations when passing the vehicle.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Bessemer City Middle0.8 mi
Bessemer City High1.3 mi
Bessemer City Primary1.7 mi
Bessemer City Central Elem1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 718 W Virginia Ave in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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