Crime & Safety Report for 5457 Virginia Way, Bessemer, AL 35022

Review crime and safety information near 5457 Virginia Way, Bessemer, AL 35022. 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

$315,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,936 sqft

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

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Full report contains 122 offenders within 5 miles and 1609 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

122 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5457 Virginia Way, Bessemer, AL 35022

122 Registered Offenders Nearby
58 Rape
20 Child Involved
5 Assault
43 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
4.2 Medium
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HICKS, LUCIOUS NMN

48 years old

Rapist

6 BLUEBELL ST BESSEMER, AL, 35020
3.6 Medium
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HOGAN, RONALD LENARD

62 years old

Child Involved

416 WASHINGTON ST BESSEMER, AL, 35020
2.8 Medium
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JEMISON, RC OTIS

75 years old

1688 BRADFORD LN BESSEMER, AL, 35022
3.9 Medium
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KITCHENS, KURTIS FRANK

34 years old

Rapist

6629 ROBILLARD DR BESSEMER, AL, 35022
3 Medium

1609 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1609 Crime & Incidents by Severity
258 Severe
216 Medium
402 Low
733 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

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.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:04 PM

Farley Rd, Hoover, AL 35226

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a reportedly suspicious white minivan near Sierra Drive and Farley Road. The vehicle had no lights on and no people were found nearby.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 08:37 PM

Tree Crossing Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported family disturbance at a residence on Tree Crossings Parkway, where a 17-year-old was reportedly off medication and possibly becoming physical while a parent waited outside.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Brocks Gap Intermediate School1.5 mi
Greenwood Elementary School1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5457 Virginia Way 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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