Crime & Safety Report for 896 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

Review crime and safety information near 896 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

$298,000

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

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Full report contains 48 offenders within 5 miles and 209 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

48 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 896 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

48 Registered Offenders Nearby
5 Rape
24 Child Involved
4 Assault
21 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

BALLARD, JOSEPH M

56 years old

SEXUAL OFFENSE WITH CERTAIN VICTIMS

2024-12-17T08:38:16

11 JASMINE PARK PL CANDLER, NC, 28715
4.3 Medium
Offender photo

BUCHANAN, HARRY SYDNEY

86 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

38 YOUNGS DRIVE CANDLER, NC, 28715
4.6 Medium
Offender photo

DAVIS, KALVEN RAY

45 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

152 LUTHER RD LOT 5 CANDLER, NC, 28715
5 Medium
Offender photo

DIAS, GERALD L

62 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

21 SAINT MATTHEWS DR CANDLER, NC, 28715
4.2 Medium
Offender photo

EMERY, CHARLES RAY

60 years old

Child Involved

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-17T08:38:16

25 GREENYARD TRL CANDLER, NC, 28715
4.2 Medium

209 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

209 Crime & Incidents by Severity
13 Severe
6 Medium
8 Low
182 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:53 PM

Justice Ridge Rd, Candler, NC 28715

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical lift assist was reported near Justice Ridge Road and Heatherly Drive. Emergency responders are assisting a subject to stand.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 896 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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