Crime & Safety Report for 2434 Paxton St, Columbia, SC 29204

Review crime and safety information near 2434 Paxton St, Columbia, SC 29204. 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

$209,900 | 2 bd | 1 ba | 1,121 sqft

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

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Full report contains 385 offenders within 5 miles and 1210 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

385 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2434 Paxton St, Columbia, SC 29204

385 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
0 Child Involved
1 Assault
383 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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WHITE, LEONARD DEWAYNE

53 years old

Rapist

14:42.1 - Forcible Rape

2024-12-20T08:11:17

INCARCERATED (RICHLAND DETENTION CENTER)
3.3 Medium
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MCMURRAY, WILLIAM ROBERT

45 years old

313 PENROSE DR COLUMBIA, SC, 29203
3 Medium
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ODOM, MICHAEL GREGORY

47 years old

1621 MAIN ST COLUMBIA, SC, 29201
2.8 Medium
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BOYD, CEDRIC MANDRA

49 years old

2504 GORDON STREET COLUMBIA, SC, 29204
1.1 Medium
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BOYLES, DEAN REX

33 years old

621 SUNSET BLVD WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169
4.4 Medium

1210 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1210 Crime & Incidents by Severity
93 Severe
139 Medium
275 Low
703 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 08:54 PM

Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple fire departments were dispatched to a reported high life hazard fire alarm at a residence hall near Taylor Street in Columbia, South Carolina.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 08:10 PM

Bowling Ave, Columbia, SC 29203

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible disorderly conduct situation at an apartment complex near Bowling Road Extension, where a man with no shirt and a backpack is reportedly walking around a building and yelling threats about damaging a window.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:09 PM

Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 29203

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports a possible cardiac-related medical emergency involving a patient with severe chest pain and rapid breathing near Richland Medical Park in Columbia.

Traffic

07/16/2026 07:53 PM

Center St, Columbia, SC 29204

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer initiated a possible traffic stop involving a vehicle near the intersection of Center Road and another road, in front of a McDonald's in Columbia, South Carolina.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 07:26 PM

Main St, Columbia, SC 29208

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report from a resident near West Main Street that neighbors were allegedly harassing him by standing outside his door and yelling.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Bradley Elementary0.5 mi
W. G. Sanders Middle0.6 mi
Burton Pack Elementary0.8 mi
W. A. Perry Middle0.8 mi
Watkins-Nance Elementary1.0 mi
Samuel A. Heyward Career and Technology Center1.0 mi
C. A. Johnson High1.3 mi
Berea1.4 mi
Carver-Lyon Elementary1.4 mi
A. C. Flora High1.5 mi
Brockman Elementary1.6 mi
Satchel Ford Elementary1.6 mi
Arden Elementary1.6 mi
Pendergrass Fairwold School1.7 mi
SC Whitmore School1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2434 Paxton St 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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