Crime & Safety Report for 2231 Exeter Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020

Review crime and safety information near 2231 Exeter 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 — 2026-07-25

$155,900 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 1,280 sqft

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

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Full report contains 262 offenders within 5 miles and 1826 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

262 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2231 Exeter Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020

262 Registered Offenders Nearby
134 Rape
28 Child Involved
7 Assault
101 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
0.7 High
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HICKS, LUCIOUS NMN

48 years old

Rapist

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

43 years old

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

62 years old

Child Involved

416 WASHINGTON ST BESSEMER, AL, 35020
2.3 Medium
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JEFFERSON, MUHAMMED DUVAL

47 years old

Rapist

3551 MITCHELL LN BESSEMER, AL, 35023
3.3 Medium

1826 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1826 Crime & Incidents by Severity
292 Severe
243 Medium
407 Low
884 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 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.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Charles F Hard Elementary School0.6 mi
Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School1.0 mi
New Horizon Alternative School1.0 mi
Abrams Elementary School1.4 mi
Jonesboro Elementary School1.9 mi

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Is 2231 Exeter Ave in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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