Crime & Safety Report for 560 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

Review crime and safety information near 560 Rapids Rd, 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 — 2026-07-25

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

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Full report contains 143 offenders within 5 miles and 1982 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

143 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 560 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

143 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
1 Child Involved
0 Assault
142 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
2.7 Medium
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MAHAFFEY, MILTON WHALEY

52 years old

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

65 years old

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

57 years old

125 AUTUMNWOODS DR IRMO, SC, 29063
4.8 Medium
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STANLEY, DANIEL DERICE

46 years old

702 CORNHILL CIRCLE COLUMBIA, SC, 29210
3.6 Medium

1982 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1982 Crime & Incidents by Severity
149 Severe
179 Medium
395 Low
1259 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 10:20 PM

Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near Sunset Boulevard and Coventry Drive by North Lake Drive. Tower 310 and Engine 30 were directed to operate on Ops 2.

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.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:24 PM

Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies respond to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Sunset Boulevard, and the caller at a Columbia facility requests an escort to their vehicle.

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.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Nursery Road Elementary1.0 mi
Irmo High1.1 mi
Leaphart Elementary1.3 mi
Irmo Middle1.3 mi
CrossRoads Intermediate1.4 mi

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Is 560 Rapids Rd in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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