Crime & Safety Report for 1372 Railfence Dr, Columbia, SC 29212

Review crime and safety information near 1372 Railfence Dr, Columbia, SC 29212. 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 134 offenders within 5 miles and 1058 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

134 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1372 Railfence Dr, Columbia, SC 29212

134 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
1 Child Involved
0 Assault
133 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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EMERY, ROBERT DOUGLAS

46 years old

Child Involved

Unlawful Sexual Activity with Certain Minors 16/17 yr old; F.S. 794.05(1)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

SEX OFFENSE, OTHER STATE (Indecent Behavior with Juveniles)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

LAST REPORTED ADDRESS - OUT OF STATE COLUMBIA, SC, 29212
2.8 Medium
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MAHAFFEY, MILTON WHALEY

52 years old

4838 SUNSET BLVD LEXINGTON, SC, 29072
4 Medium
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FICKLING, HENRY JAMES

65 years old

4460 BROAD RIVER ROAD COLUMBIA, SC, 29010
3 Medium
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HATTAR, SAMUEL SOLEIMAN

57 years old

125 AUTUMNWOODS DR IRMO, SC, 29063
3.4 Medium
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LANCASTER, XZAVIEN TRAVON

23 years old

1100 DUTCH FORK ROAD IRMO, SC, 29063
4.8 Medium

1058 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1058 Crime & Incidents by Severity
116 Severe
127 Medium
255 Low
560 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 09:16 PM

Drury Ln, Columbia, SC 29212

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated smoke coming from an exhaust pipe or smokestack at a two-story commercial warehouse on Drury Road. Access to the rear of the building was initially blocked by a locked gate and debris, and crews worked to gain entry to check for any possible active fire inside a unit.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:14 PM

Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to check on a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a Goodwill store on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington.

Fire

07/16/2026 07:49 PM

St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple fire units are dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire near the 6100 block of St Andrews Road by Commercial Drive and Drury Lane, with crews instructed to operate on channel OP six.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 07:12 PM

Lake Murray Blvd g, Irmo, SC 29063

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible workplace harassment at a Smoothie King on Lake Murray Boulevard, where an employee allegedly threatened to return and beat up a co-worker and had previously thrown items at her. The caller reported the incident as having occurred earlier and was on scene when contacting authorities.

Substance Use

07/16/2026 05:16 PM

Jakes Landing Rd, Lexington, SC 29072

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units are responding to a possible overdose near (person_name withheld)'s Landing, where Narcan was reportedly administered and additional medical support has been requested.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Irmo High0.3 mi
Irmo Middle0.4 mi
CrossRoads Intermediate0.5 mi
Harbison West Elementary0.9 mi
Irmo Elementary1.3 mi
Nursery Road Elementary1.3 mi
Leaphart Elementary1.4 mi

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Is 1372 Railfence Dr in a low-crime area?

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