Crime & Safety Report for 525 Selma Rd, Bessemer, AL 35020

Review crime and safety information near 525 Selma Rd, 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

$119,900 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 1,481 sqft

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

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Full report contains 366 offenders within 5 miles and 1995 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

366 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 525 Selma Rd, Bessemer, AL 35020

366 Registered Offenders Nearby
202 Rape
46 Child Involved
15 Assault
125 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
2.1 Medium
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HICKS, LUCIOUS NMN

48 years old

Rapist

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

43 years old

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

62 years old

Child Involved

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

47 years old

Rapist

3551 MITCHELL LN BESSEMER, AL, 35023
3.8 Medium

1995 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1995 Crime & Incidents by Severity
305 Severe
246 Medium
378 Low
1066 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
Lipscomb Elementary School0.7 mi
Charles F Hard Elementary School1.4 mi
Rutledge School1.4 mi
Brighton School1.5 mi
Abrams Elementary School1.8 mi
Midfield High School1.9 mi
Midfield Area Vocational Department1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 525 Selma 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?

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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