Crime & Safety Report for 847 Walnut St, Bessemer, AL 35020

Review crime and safety information near 847 Walnut St, 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

$130,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 888 sqft

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

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Full report contains 184 offenders within 5 miles and 1546 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

184 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 847 Walnut St, Bessemer, AL 35020

184 Registered Offenders Nearby
93 Rape
25 Child Involved
6 Assault
67 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
2.9 Medium
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HICKS, LUCIOUS NMN

48 years old

Rapist

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

43 years old

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

62 years old

Child Involved

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

47 years old

Rapist

3551 MITCHELL LN BESSEMER, AL, 35023
3.2 Medium

1546 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1546 Crime & Incidents by Severity
259 Severe
223 Medium
358 Low
706 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.

Break-In

07/16/2026 09:57 PM

Academy Way, Bessemer, AL 35022

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported business alarm at a motorsports dealership on Academy Way, with motion detected in an upper rear yard area.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Bessemer City Middle School0.8 mi
Westhills Elementary School1.1 mi
Empower Community School1.3 mi
Jonesboro Elementary School1.4 mi
Bessemer City High School1.6 mi
Bessemer Center For Technology1.6 mi

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Is 847 Walnut St in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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