Crime & Safety Report for 505 Ferndale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35235

Review crime and safety information near 505 Ferndale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35235. 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

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

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Full report contains 259 offenders within 5 miles and 2549 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

259 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 505 Ferndale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35235

259 Registered Offenders Nearby
129 Rape
29 Child Involved
4 Assault
102 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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ALEXANDER, MICHAEL SHANNON

43 years old

Child Involved

8657 9TH COURT CIR S BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35206
1.5 Medium
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ASHFORD, WINFRED ORLANDO

71 years old

Rapist

7217 NAPLES AVE BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35206
3.1 Medium
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BARNFIELD, LARRY DEMETERIA

42 years old

Rapist

9000 BLK WEST BLVD BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35206
1.5 Medium
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BENNETT, EMANUEL DARRELL

27 years old

Rapist

9108 11TH AVE N BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35206
2.2 Medium
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BLAIR, JAMES FRANKLIN

39 years old

Rapist

4100 73RD STREET N BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35206
3.2 Medium

2549 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2549 Crime & Incidents by Severity
334 Severe
300 Medium
362 Low
1553 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:23 PM

Catherine St, Birmingham, AL 35215

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical incident near Catherine Street in Birmingham involving a 19-year-old woman who reportedly used a weed pen and became unresponsive, with callers saying she was difficult to keep awake and her eyes were rolling back.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:39 PM

2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35206

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call at a center on Second Avenue South for a 50-year-old woman reportedly having difficulty breathing and appearing discolored on an upper floor near a desk area.

Break-In

07/16/2026 09:09 PM

Patrick Wy, Birmingham, AL 35235

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported burglary alarm at a business on Patrick Way, with an alert indicating a back room roll-up door contact and no key holder present.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:45 PM

Division Ave, Birmingham, AL 35206

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units dispatched to a medical call near Division Avenue for a patient with chest pain and a pacemaker.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 08:13 PM

Geneva St, Birmingham, AL 35217

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible domestic incident near Geneva Street in Birmingham. The situation was reported as ongoing with an unknown weapon, and the suspect was described as a woman possibly wearing a blue shirt and sitting in a front yard.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Huffman Middle School0.4 mi
Christian School0.6 mi
Martha Gaskins K50.8 mi
Smith Middle School1.5 mi
Huffman High SchoolMagnet1.6 mi
Robinson Elementary School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 505 Ferndale Rd 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?

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