Crime & Safety Report for 1710 Margaret Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020

Review crime and safety information near 1710 Margaret Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$105,000 | 4 bd | 1 ba | 1,088 sqft

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

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Full report contains 411 offenders within 5 miles and 2276 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

411 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1710 Margaret Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020

411 Registered Offenders Nearby
222 Rape
52 Child Involved
16 Assault
143 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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HINES, RONNIE EARL

43 years old

2114 18TH WAY N BESSEMER, AL, 35020
3.9 Medium
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HOGAN, RONALD LENARD

62 years old

Child Involved

416 WASHINGTON ST BESSEMER, AL, 35020
5 Medium
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JONES, DENNISON LARRY

51 years old

Rapist

1820 MATTHEWS AVE BESSEMER, AL, 35020
0.2 High
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JONES, GERALD DEVON

32 years old

Child Involved

3115 8TH AVE N BESSEMER, AL, 35020
2.2 Medium

2276 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2276 Crime & Incidents by Severity
321 Severe
250 Medium
380 Low
1325 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.

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 10:04 PM

Howard Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35221

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services respond to an apparent medical call involving an elderly male near Howard Avenue and Troy Terrace. Possible blood in stool reported by caller.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:03 PM

Court I, Birmingham, AL 35228

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Court I in Ensley for a one-year-old girl who was reportedly choking on chicken and having difficulty breathing. The child had vomited most of the food but some might have remained stuck.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Lipscomb Elementary School0.7 mi
Midfield High School1.1 mi
Midfield Area Vocational Department1.1 mi
Midfield Elementary School1.7 mi
Rutledge School1.9 mi
Glen Oaks Elementary School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1710 Margaret Ave 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.

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