Crime & Safety Report for 516 Lakeside Ave, Columbia, SC 29203

Review crime and safety information near 516 Lakeside 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 374 offenders within 5 miles and 2119 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

374 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 516 Lakeside Ave, Columbia, SC 29203

374 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
0 Child Involved
1 Assault
373 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MCMURRAY, WILLIAM ROBERT

45 years old

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

47 years old

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

49 years old

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

33 years old

621 SUNSET BLVD WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169
3.6 Medium
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BURROUGHS, KENNETH

60 years old

220 FAISON DR COLUMBIA, SC, 29203
4.4 Medium

2119 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2119 Crime & Incidents by Severity
143 Severe
160 Medium
353 Low
1463 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:45 PM

Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews report an inter-facility air transfer of a 57-year-old man with a possible subarachnoid brain hemorrhage to the Lexington Medical Center emergency department, with stable vital signs and an estimated arrival of about 15 minutes to the helipad.

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.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Eau Claire High0.2 mi
Hyatt Park Elementary0.6 mi
Midlands Arts Conservatory0.7 mi
Heyward Gibbes Middle0.9 mi
Alcorn Middle1.0 mi
Arden Elementary1.3 mi
Edward E. Taylor Elementary1.4 mi
J. P. Thomas Elementary1.8 mi
W. A. Perry Middle2.0 mi
Watkins-Nance Elementary2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 516 Lakeside 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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