Crime & Safety Report for 543 Gap View Dr, Charleston, WV 25306

Review crime and safety information near 543 Gap View Dr, Charleston, WV 25306. 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 10 offenders within 5 miles and 146 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

10 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 543 Gap View Dr, Charleston, WV 25306

10 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
2 Child Involved
5 Assault
4 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BALSER, JACK WILLIAM

68 years old

Violent

3rd Degree Sexual Assault served approximately 4 months jail-work release and 6 months home confinement and given 5 years probation.

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3rd Degree Sexual Assault served approximately 4 months jail-work release and 6 months home confinement and given 5 years probation.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

71 GAP VIEW DRIVE CHARLESTON, WV, 25306
4.9 Medium
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STEWART, ALVIN LEE

48 years old

Violent

3rd Degree Sexual Assault given 4 years probation.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

7730 CAMPBELLS CREEK DRIVE BLOUNT, WV, 25025
3.4 Medium
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CHAMBLISS, CAMERON DOUGLAS

52 years old

Child Involved

Violent

Corruption of a Minor and 4th Degree Aggravated Assault in the state of Ohio served approximately 2 1/2 years in a correctional facility and placed on 5 years probation.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

4930 MILLCREEK ROAD CHARLESTON, WV, 25311
3.6 Medium
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JORDAN, GREG STERLING

34 years old

Child Involved

Possession of Material Depicting Minors Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct served approximately 9 months in a correctional facility and given 10 years extended supervision. Victims were minor male and female strangers.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

51 NASCAR LANE CHARLESTON, WV, 25306
0.2 High
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WILLIAMS, JENNIFER LYNN

36 years old

Violent

3rd Degree Sexual Assault served approximately 3 years 5 months in a correctional facility given 20 years extended supervision.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

25 LAUDERDALE RD CHARLESTON, WV, 25306
1.4 Medium

146 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

146 Crime & Incidents by Severity
18 Severe
16 Medium
17 Low
95 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 12:02 PM

Campbells Creek Dr, Charleston, WV 25306

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to a location near Campbells Creek Drive and Tumbleweed Lane for a 76-year-old man with a possible stroke, including prior stroke history, speech difficulties, and numbness in his hands.

Domestic Dispute

07/14/2026 12:50 PM

Slacks Branch Rd, Clendenin, WV 25045

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible domestic assault report at a home off Quick Road, where a caller said her stepfather was attacking her mother.

Assault Report

07/14/2026 11:27 AM

Scott Dr, Charleston, WV 25177

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible disturbance near Scott Drive off Empire Drive, where a caller said he was threatened. The male involved reportedly left the area in a black pickup truck. Responding units were advised about multiple large aggressive dogs at the location.

Traffic

07/14/2026 06:27 AM

Norman Dr, Charleston, WV 25306

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible dispute on Norman Road involving a tree trimming truck blocking a driveway and requested police assistance.

Suspicious Activity

07/14/2026 06:20 AM

Campbells Creek Dr, Charleston, WV 25306

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to reports of a suspicious man with short curly hair and possibly dark pants or shorts. He was last seen walking west along the sidewalk from a gas station, and a caller later reported he may be hiding in a nearby house. Separate radio traffic also mentions fire alarms at locations on Oakhurst Drive and Morris Street, including a smoke detector activation in an apartment bedroom, and an injured dog outside a church on Washington Street East.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Mary Ingles Elementary School1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 543 Gap View Dr in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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