Is Homes Available Soon, Merritt Hills in a low-crime area?

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Homes Available Soon, Merritt Hills Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 54 offenders within 5 miles and 31 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

54 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Homes Available Soon, Merritt Hills

15 Rape

23 Child Involved

13 Assault

11 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
BUBADIAS, ARTHUR GEORGE 62 years old Child Involved Rapist	18.2-67.1 - FORCIBLE SODOMY - 2024-10-03T02:57:29 18.2-370 - INDECENT LIBERTIES: W/ CHILD - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	2225 PHILPOTT ROAD SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592	3.8	Medium
MARTIN, ROGER CLAYTON JR 36 years old	18.2-63 - CARNAL KNOW:OF 13-14Y:ACCUSED<18,3+OLDER,CONSENT - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	3130 HALIFAX ROAD SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592	0.6	High
SMITH, BILLY LEE JR 53 years old	18.2-63 - CARNAL KNOW:OF 13-14Y:ACCUSED<18,3+OLDER,CONSENT - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	1008 WHITE LANE SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592	2	Medium
WADE, WILLIE LEE JR 62 years old	18.2-63 - CARNAL KNOW:OF 13-14Y:ACCUSED<18,3+OLDER,CONSENT - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	1040 FAN PARK DRIVE SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592	1.4	Medium
CAMERON, KELVIN DEWAINE 50 years old	18.2-63 - CARNAL KNOW:OF 13-14Y:ACCUSED<18,3+OLDER,CONSENT - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	1057 BILL TUCK HIGHWAY SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592	2.7	Medium

31 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3 Severe

2 Medium

3 Low

23 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/14/2026 07:17 PM	Hamilton Blvd, South Boston, VA 24592	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, responders reported a medical emergency near Hamilton Boulevard and Fairwood Close involving a 100-year-old male found on the floor with a possible head injury and a skin tear on the right leg.
Medical Emergency 07/12/2026 06:25 PM	Golf Course Rd, Halifax, VA 24558	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, an 84-year-old male reportedly fell near Golf Course Road and Brookline Chapel Road in Halifax. He was not injured and declined transport, only needing assistance to get up. Halifax police officer was sent to help.
Medical Emergency 07/12/2026 06:24 PM	Rosehill Dr, South Boston, VA 24592	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to South Boston Health and Rehab near Rose Hill Drive for a 72-year-old female with an abnormal heart rate. Access was noted at the back door; unit five was on scene.
Robbery Report 07/12/2026 01:17 PM	Wilborn Ave, South Boston, VA 24592	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, unit 1618 was directed to check a possible robbery scene at Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston, Virginia.
Medical Emergency 07/06/2026 02:03 PM	Halifax Rd, South Boston, VA 24592	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near Halifax Pharmacy on Halifax Road for a male subject in a black pickup truck with possible heat exposure.

School	Distance
Halifax County Middle	0.2 mi
Halifax County High	0.4 mi
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center	1.1 mi
South Boston Elementary	1.3 mi

Crime & Safety Report for Homes Available Soon, Merritt Hills