Crime & Safety Report for 503 W 13th St, Laurel, MS 39440

Review crime and safety information near 503 W 13th St, Laurel, MS 39440. 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

$193,000 | 2 bd | 1 ba | 1,438 sqft

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

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Full report contains 50 offenders within 5 miles and 81 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

50 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 503 W 13th St, Laurel, MS 39440

50 Registered Offenders Nearby
13 Rape
34 Child Involved
11 Assault
11 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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AKERS, RONALD EUGENE

72 years old

Child Involved

TAKING INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILDREN/Any offense resulting in a conviction in another jurisdiction for which registration is required in the jurisdiction where the conviction was had

2024-12-21T05:07:36

MAGNOLIA GARDENS LAUREL, MS, 39440
0.8 High
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CHAPMAN, CHARLES EDWARD

66 years old

Child Involved

Violent

648 CROSS ST LAUREL, MS, 39440
0.8 High
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FORD, JAMES LEE

60 years old

Violent

321 N 16TH AVE LAUREL, MS, 39440
1.2 Medium
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FOSTER, ARCHIE LLEWELYN III

67 years old

3607 OLD BAY SPRINGS RD LAUREL, MS, 39440
2.2 Medium
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GOODSON, CLARENCE WILLIAM

69 years old

Rapist

904 TOWER RD LAUREL, MS, 39440
2.1 Medium

81 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

81 Crime & Incidents by Severity
4 Severe
3 Medium
9 Low
65 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 12:29 PM

US-11 & Ross Johnson Rd, Laurel, MS 39443

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported grass fire on Highway 11 north of Ross Johnson Road near Laurel, Mississippi.

Traffic

07/16/2026 04:25 AM

MS-15, Laurel, MS 39443

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash on Highway 15 North in Jones County, with a unit dispatched to the scene.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 01:58 AM

MS-28, Laurel, MS 39443

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a female appears to need lift assistance after a fall near Highway 28 west. No injuries are reported.

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 07:25 PM

Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 39440

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit reported en route to South Central with one patient, non-urgent.

Fire

07/12/2026 04:00 PM

MS-28, Laurel, MS 39443

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers requested district fire units to check a reported strong odor of gas in and around a home near Highway 28 West and to respond to a separate small outside fire near Quick Graves Road that began when children were reportedly burning cardboard and it spread to pallets.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
LAUREL MAGNET SCHOOL OF THE ARTS0.2 mi
LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL0.5 mi
LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL VOC COMPLEX0.6 mi
NORA DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.7 mi
MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 503 W 13th St 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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