Crime & Safety Report for Summerset Dr, Independence, VA 24348

Review crime and safety information near Summerset Dr, Independence, VA 24348. 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

$52,500

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

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Full report contains 12 offenders within 5 miles and 1 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

12 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Summerset Dr, Independence, VA 24348

12 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
6 Child Involved
3 Assault
3 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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CARICO, CLAYTON EDWARD

83 years old

2834 LIME KILN ROAD FRIES, VA, 24330
3.4 Medium
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DICKINSON, GEORGE ALEXANDER

74 years old

251 TANGLEWOOD ROAD FRIES, VA, 24330
4.7 Medium
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HUNDLEY, ROY WESLEY II

63 years old

134 OPOSSUM HOLLOW LANE FRIES, VA, 24330
3.5 Medium
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PALMER, SAMUEL GRAYWOLFE JR

54 years old

Child Involved

18.2-374.1:1(A) - POSSESS OBSCENE MATERIAL WITH MINOR, FELONY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

11 CAMP FORK CREEK ROAD GALAX, VA, 24333
3.3 Medium
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TAYLOR, RICHARD LEE

52 years old

Child Involved

18 USC2252A(a)(2)(A) - RECEIVE, DISTRIBUTE OR TRANSPORT CHILD PORN -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18 USC 2252A(4)(B) - POSS WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE CHILD PORNOGRAPHY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

752 BEECH GROVE LANE GALAX, VA, 24333
4.6 Medium

1 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

06/05/2026 07:53 PM

Riverside Dr, Independence, VA 24348

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units rescued three adults and one child near Riverside Drive; all safely reached their vehicles.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Summerset 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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