Crime & Safety Report for 3001 Fort Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

Review crime and safety information near 3001 Fort Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. 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

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

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Full report contains 86 offenders within 5 miles and 1106 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

86 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 3001 Fort Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

86 Registered Offenders Nearby
29 Rape
13 Child Involved
5 Assault
42 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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JACKSON, LEE ESTER

37 years old

Rapist

13A-6-62 - Second Degree Rape

2025-08-28T20:27:03

3140 GNAT POND RD MUSCLE SHOALS, AL, 35661
2.3 Medium
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LESHORE, FRED

59 years old

13A-6-67 - Second Degree Sexual Abuse

2025-08-28T21:25:09

1309 MIDLAND AVE MUSCLE SHOALS, AL, 35661
1.8 Medium
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MCDANIEL, MICHAEL SHANE

57 years old

Child Involved

35-42-4-3 - Child Molesting

2025-08-28T21:28:44

7110 E 2ND ST MUSCLE SHOALS, AL, 35661
4.1 Medium
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POTTS, ROBERT NOEL

61 years old

Child Involved

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

2025-08-28T21:24:42

808 MILNER ST SHEFFIELD, AL, 35660
3 Medium
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RICKS, MICHAEL THOMAS

58 years old

750.520B - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT - FIRST DEGREE (Multiple Variables)

2025-08-28T19:50:11

204 S CENTRAL AVE MUSCLE SHOALS, AL, 35661
1.6 Medium

1106 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1106 Crime & Incidents by Severity
130 Severe
113 Medium
203 Low
660 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:29 PM

E 6th St, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash with no reported injuries near the intersection of Woodward Avenue and 6th Street, with both vehicles moved to the nearby Chevron parking lot.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:50 PM

Wall St, Sheffield, AL 35660

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire at an industrial location on Wall Street in zone three.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:47 PM

St Louis Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducts a possible traffic-related check on a silver 2000 Buick Park Avenue with an Alabama license plate near St Louis Avenue and East Ninth Street in Sheffield.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 08:32 PM

E 31st St, Sheffield, AL 35660

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence on Northeast 31st Street, where a caller reported that her husband had been drinking and causing a scene after recently leaving rehab while they were house watching.

Traffic

07/16/2026 07:33 PM

Veterans Dr & S Orleans St, Florence, AL 35630

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop involving a white Chevrolet Impala near Veterans Drive and South Orleans Street, with a records check later reported near Highway 20 and McFarland.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Webster Elementary School0.1 mi
Muscle Shoals Career Academy1.7 mi
Muscle Shoals High School1.8 mi
Howell Graves Preschool1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 3001 Fort 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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