Crime & Safety Report for 525 Arcola Dr, Columbia, SC 29223

Review crime and safety information near 525 Arcola Dr, Columbia, SC 29223. 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

$230,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,405 sqft

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

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Full report contains 147 offenders within 5 miles and 141 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

147 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 525 Arcola Dr, Columbia, SC 29223

147 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
0 Child Involved
0 Assault
147 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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DAVILA, DAVID

40 years old

Lewd or lascivious molestation victim under 12 years offender 18 or older; F.S. 800.04(5)(b)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

LAST REPORTED ADDRESS - OUT OF STATE COLUMBIA, SC, 29223
1.9 Medium
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HENRY, ALBERT LEE II

45 years old

141 HOBART ROAD BLYTHEWOOD, SC, 29016
4.5 Medium
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JAMES, LEWIS FREEMONT

73 years old

242 SOUTH HASK JACOBS RD BLYTHEWOOD, SC, 29016
4.3 Medium
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WALKER, HOWARD LEE

68 years old

1019 HEART PINE DR BLYTHEWOOD, SC, 29016
4.4 Medium
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WALKER, JEFFERY LYNN

50 years old

10020 FARROW RD COLUMBIA, SC, 29203
3.1 Medium

141 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

141 Crime & Incidents by Severity
13 Severe
16 Medium
19 Low
93 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:14 PM

Enclave Way, Columbia, SC 29223

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller in the Enclave Way area in Columbia, South Carolina, reported a gray vehicle with a passenger wearing a ski mask and requested extra patrols for the night due to possible suspicious activity.

Substance Use

07/16/2026 08:56 PM

Mason Ridge Cir, Columbia, SC 29229

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched for a possible overdose reported near Mason Street. Rescue and medic units are responding with an estimated arrival in about five minutes.

Break-In

07/16/2026 07:58 PM

Lace Carol Ln, Elgin, SC 29045

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched near Lace Carol Ln (also referenced as Calming Creek Way) for a complaint that a child keeps running through the caller’s residence; the child was reported to be outside at the time of the call.

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.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 06:13 PM

Island View Cir, Columbia, SC 29045

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services dispatched for a sick person near Assembly View Circle, close to West Blue Ridge Drive and Rex Road.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
L. B. Nelson Elementary0.9 mi
North Springs Elementary1.3 mi
Spring Valley High1.4 mi
Summit Parkway Middle1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 525 Arcola Dr 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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