Crime & Safety Report for 8550 Hidden Creek Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071

Review crime and safety information near 8550 Hidden Creek Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071. 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 37 offenders within 5 miles and 220 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

37 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8550 Hidden Creek Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071

37 Registered Offenders Nearby
13 Rape
7 Child Involved
0 Assault
17 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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FOX, ROBERT LEROY

65 years old

Child Involved

800.04 - Lewd or Lascivious on a Child under 16 yoa

2025-08-28T20:03:16

504 FOXFIRE DR GARDENDALE, AL, 35071
4.7 Medium
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RUGG, WILLIAM PAUL

40 years old

750.520E1A-A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT - FOURTH DEGREE (Person Thirteen to Fifteen)

2025-08-28T19:43:50

5921 MOUNT OLIVE RD GARDENDALE, AL, 35071
3 Medium
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SCOTT, CHRISTOPHER V

48 years old

Rapist

9999 - OTHER CRIME

2025-08-28T20:07:03

130.40.2(a) - ATTEMPTED SODOMY IN THE THIRD DEGREE

2025-08-28T20:07:03

882 DEERBROOK DR GARDENDALE, AL, 35071
0.8 High
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STEWART, MICHAEL JAMES

57 years old

Child Involved

13A-12-191 - Child Pornography

2025-08-28T20:28:46

6750 RUSTY DR GARDENDALE, AL, 35071
4.3 Medium
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WILLIS, JOSHUA EDWARD

41 years old

Rapist

13A-6-62 - Second Degree Rape

2025-08-28T19:47:29

1189 ALLBRITTON RD WARRIOR, AL, 35180
4.8 Medium

220 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

220 Crime & Incidents by Severity
29 Severe
34 Medium
41 Low
116 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:22 PM

Main St, Warrior, AL 35180

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency appears to involve a woman with chest pains and breathing difficulties near Main Street in Warrior. Fire department units were dispatched and arrived on scene near Park Drive and Second Street East.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:40 PM

Selma St, Warrior, AL 35180

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near Selma St for an adult woman reported as altered mental status/hearing voices with a history of suicide attempts/self-harm; police were also responding. A separate medical call was also dispatched near Hillside Dr for an adult woman recently post C-section reporting back pain, nausea, and headache (cross street: Canop Dr, dead end).

Break-In

07/16/2026 05:43 PM

Rouse Rd, Warrior, AL 35180

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a fireworks stand on Rouse Road, with a report of a right-side door alarm sounding.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 10:14 AM

Firethorn Ln, Gardendale, AL 35071

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible welfare concern after a 911-only phone repeatedly called from near a residence on Firethorn Lane. Callers reported hearing a baby and other unclear noises in the background, and units were asked to check the home.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 10:08 AM

Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious black pickup truck with a trailer near a residence on Marion Street in Warrior. The caller reported the vehicle turned around near the end of a driveway and may have backed into a neighbor’s tree and asked to speak with an officer.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 8550 Hidden Creek Dr 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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