Crime & Safety Report for 159 24th St, Bessemer, AL 35023

Review crime and safety information near 159 24th St, Bessemer, AL 35023. 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

3 bd | 1 ba | 1,092 sqft

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

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Full report contains 257 offenders within 5 miles and 1581 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

257 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 159 24th St, Bessemer, AL 35023

257 Registered Offenders Nearby
143 Rape
28 Child Involved
11 Assault
85 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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WILLIS, ROGER BENJAMIN EDWARD

48 years old

Violent

794.011(5) - Attempted Sexual Battery/No injury

2025-08-28T21:24:27

JEFFERSON CO JAIL (BESS) BESSEMER, AL
3.2 Medium
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HICKS, LUCIOUS NMN

48 years old

Rapist

6 BLUEBELL ST BESSEMER, AL, 35020
4.4 Medium
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HINES, RONNIE EARL

43 years old

2114 18TH WAY N BESSEMER, AL, 35020
1.7 Medium
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JEFFERSON, MUHAMMED DUVAL

47 years old

Rapist

3551 MITCHELL LN BESSEMER, AL, 35023
2.3 Medium
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JONES, DENNISON LARRY

51 years old

Rapist

1820 MATTHEWS AVE BESSEMER, AL, 35020
4.1 Medium

1581 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1581 Crime & Incidents by Severity
251 Severe
226 Medium
326 Low
778 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 10:46 PM

5th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a business facility in Bessemer with a general alarm and no water flow indicated.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:46 PM

16th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a call reported a person with blood pressure problems near 16th Street Northwest and 15th Avenue Northwest. Fire units responded to the scene with front door entry advised.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:46 PM

Division St, Bessemer, AL 35020

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call reports a person bleeding from stitches at an apartment near Division Street.

Break-In

07/16/2026 10:31 PM

Carolina Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies are responding to a commercial alarm at a gas station on Carolina Avenue, with a front motion sensor reportedly activated and no key holder on scene.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:51 PM

Howard Ave, Brighton, AL 35020

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an 85-year-old man near Howard Avenue and Troy Terrace reported diarrhea and black stool.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Hueytown Middle School0.1 mi
Hueytown Intermediate School0.3 mi
Hueytown Primary School0.6 mi
Brighton School2.0 mi

Frequently asked questions

Is 159 24th St 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

How often is this HoodScore report updated?

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