Crime & Safety Report for 522 Old Richton Rd, Petal, MS 39465

Review crime and safety information near 522 Old Richton Rd, Petal, MS 39465. 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 113 offenders within 5 miles and 1308 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

113 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 522 Old Richton Rd, Petal, MS 39465

113 Registered Offenders Nearby
13 Rape
73 Child Involved
32 Assault
33 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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JACKSON, JACOBE

33 years old

14:80 - Carnal knowledge of a juvenile

2024-12-20T08:11:17

2058 P O BOX HATTIESBURG, MS, 39403
2.8 Medium
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BARFIELD, JERRY ELLIS

60 years old

Child Involved

POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY (19 COUNTS)/Any other offense committed in another jurisdiction for which registration is required in that jurisdiction

2024-12-21T05:07:36

909 BROADWAY DR HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401
4.6 Medium
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BERNARD, BYRON

65 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Rape and carnal knowledge of a child under fourteen years of age

2024-12-21T05:07:36

HATTIESBURG HEALTH AND REHAB HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401
3 Medium
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BROWN, JOEY JONES

66 years old

Child Involved

410 CYPRESS AVE HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401
3.7 Medium
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CHARLIE, JOHN BRADLEY

42 years old

1906 ARCADIA DR HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401
4.8 Medium

1308 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1308 Crime & Incidents by Severity
112 Severe
215 Medium
492 Low
489 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Disturbance

07/16/2026 11:03 PM

Panther Dr, Petal, MS 39465

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of a possible suspicious person near Harrington and Panther Drive in Petal. A man who reportedly does not have a room there is suspected of harassing a customer near a room in the (number withheld) area, with officers checking the north side of the building.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:56 PM

US-11 & W Central Ave, Petal, MS 39465

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a white Nissan Altima near US Highway 11 and West Central Avenue. A possible driver’s license and registration check was completed, and the vehicle’s registration and insurance appeared to be valid with no apparent issues reported.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 10:21 PM

Broadway Dr, Hattiesburg, MS

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made possible investigative contact with a man near South 17th and Broadway in Hattiesburg.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 08:55 PM

N 25th Ave b 247, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apparent disturbance at an apartment on North 25th Avenue, where a man was reportedly refusing to leave a residence.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:55 PM

Tyner Rd, Petal, MS 39465

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a young woman was reported crying and requesting an ambulance near Tyner Road. EMS was en route with priority two. Additional information was being sought on scene.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL0.5 mi
PETAL UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 522 Old Richton 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?

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