Crime & Safety Report for 8720 Shipwatch Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

Review crime and safety information near 8720 Shipwatch Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412. 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

$1,299,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 3,547 sqft

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

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Full report contains 23 offenders within 5 miles and 18 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

23 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8720 Shipwatch Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

23 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
14 Child Involved
1 Assault
6 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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CAPPS, BILLY FRANKLIN

66 years old

Child Involved

441 LIGHTNING WHELK WAY WILMINGTON, NC, 28412
4.2 Medium
Offender photo

CRAWFORD, JOHN LOREN

54 years old

Violent

638 E TELFAIR CIR WILMINGTON, NC, 28412
0.9 High
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CROUCH, RILEY S

24 years old

Child Involved

200 HEPWORTH WAY WILMINGTON, NC, 28412
2.9 Medium
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DAVIS, WILLIAM F

58 years old

Child Involved

815 RED LIGHTHOUSE LN WILMINGTON, NC, 28412
1.8 Medium
Offender photo

FINE, CHRISTIAN D

57 years old

Child Involved

211 ROCKLEDGE RD WILMINGTON, NC, 28412
3 Medium

18 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

18 Crime & Incidents by Severity
4 Severe
2 Medium
5 Low
7 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 12:09 AM

Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a medical emergency at a Sheetz in Wilmington involving a white male slumped over in a car who was found to be sleeping.

Fire

07/12/2026 03:13 PM

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, 8884 St Phillips Rd SE, Winnabow, NC 28479

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to assist another agency with a reported fire response at a historic site near St Phillips Road and North River Road in the Winnabow area.

Fire

07/12/2026 03:12 PM

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, 8884 St Phillips Rd SE, Winnabow, NC 28479

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to assist another agency with a possible fire incident at the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson historic site near St Phillips Road and North River Road.

Traffic

07/12/2026 02:23 PM

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, 8884 St Phillips Rd SE, Winnabow, NC 28479

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a possible traffic-related incident at Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson State Historic Site on St Phillips Road.

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 01:37 PM

Ocean Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units are dispatched for a possible serious chest pain medical call near Ocean Boulevard East in Carolina Beach, with access from nearby Quentin Street and Halstead Street.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 8720 Shipwatch Drive 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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