Crime & Safety Report for 1521 Heron Dr, Birmingham, AL 35214

Review crime and safety information near 1521 Heron Dr, Birmingham, AL 35214. 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

$143,900 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 1,250 sqft

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

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Full report contains 431 offenders within 5 miles and 1816 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

431 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1521 Heron Dr, Birmingham, AL 35214

431 Registered Offenders Nearby
216 Rape
52 Child Involved
12 Assault
158 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MCCOY, CHARLES RAY

52 years old

Rapist

912 ENGLAND DR ADAMSVILLE, AL, 35005
3.8 Medium
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MITCHELL, JOSHUA E

46 years old

Violent

3050 MITCHELL DR ADAMSVILLE, AL, 35005
3.9 Medium
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PAIR, FRANK AVERY

36 years old

113 CRYSTAL DR ADAMSVILLE, AL, 35005
3.7 Medium
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BEACHEM, JAMES YAPHETT

52 years old

Child Involved

13A-6-69.1 - Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12yrs.

2025-08-28T20:08:56

3008 FORESTDALE BLVD ADAMSVILLE, AL, 35005
3 Medium
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HART, THOMAS MORRISON

54 years old

1309 SANFORD DR ADAMSVILLE, AL, 35005
4.3 Medium

1816 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1816 Crime & Incidents by Severity
200 Severe
154 Medium
212 Low
1250 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Disturbance

07/16/2026 10:04 PM

Cherry Ave & Roberta Rd, Forestdale, AL 35214

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the area of Roberta Road and Cherry Avenue in Forestdale to check a report from a passerby about a man and woman lying naked on the ground. Radio traffic later indicated one person may be intoxicated and the situation may involve a disorderly conduct or similar offense.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 09:53 PM

Forestdale Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35214

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible fight or disturbance in an upstairs and downstairs apartment situation, with the location updated to a residence on Forestdale Boulevard in Birmingham.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:49 PM

Ave H, Ensley, AL 35218

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call involved a 26-year-old man with flu-like symptoms at a hotel near Avenue H in Ensley. Emergency units including Engine 16 and Rescue 14 responded.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:48 PM

1st St N, Birmingham, AL 35204

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involved a 13-year-old female vomiting near 1st Street North. Fire and police units responded to the scene.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:05 PM

6th Ave, Birmingham, AL 35224

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 17 is dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident on 6th Avenue in the Wylam area involving a truck that apparently struck a pole.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Legacy Prep1.2 mi
South Hampton K82.0 mi

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Is 1521 Heron Dr in a low-crime area?

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