Crime & Safety Report for 338 Bowling Ave, Columbia, SC 29203

Review crime and safety information near 338 Bowling Ave, Columbia, SC 29203. 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 253 offenders within 5 miles and 829 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

253 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 338 Bowling Ave, Columbia, SC 29203

253 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
0 Child Involved
1 Assault
251 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)
4.6 Medium
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MCMURRAY, WILLIAM ROBERT

45 years old

313 PENROSE DR COLUMBIA, SC, 29203
0.8 High
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ODOM, MICHAEL GREGORY

47 years old

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

49 years old

2504 GORDON STREET COLUMBIA, SC, 29204
3.3 Medium
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BURROUGHS, KENNETH

60 years old

220 FAISON DR COLUMBIA, SC, 29203
2 Medium

829 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

829 Crime & Incidents by Severity
62 Severe
78 Medium
166 Low
523 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:05 PM

Spring Ct, Forest Acres, SC

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare and mental health concern is reported near Spring Court involving a woman with a restraining order against her. She was reportedly walking near Reedy River and may be near South Piedmont or heading toward Chapman. The woman is believed to have schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and may be experiencing a mental health crisis.

Traffic

07/16/2026 06:30 PM

Fire Lane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Fire Lane Road in Columbia involving a South Carolina license plate. Records checks on the tag and decal reportedly came back clear.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
J. P. Thomas Elementary0.6 mi
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy0.8 mi
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary1.2 mi
Pendergrass Fairwold School1.2 mi
SC Whitmore School1.4 mi
Alcorn Middle1.5 mi
Arden Elementary1.5 mi
Manning High1.6 mi
Carolina School for Inquiry1.6 mi
Burton Pack Elementary1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 338 Bowling Ave 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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