Crime & Safety Report for Clifton Rd, Forest, MS 39074

Review crime and safety information near Clifton Rd, Forest, MS 39074. 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

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

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Full report contains 6 offenders within 5 miles and 15 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

6 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Clifton Rd, Forest, MS 39074

6 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
3 Child Involved
3 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GOWDY, ROBERT

65 years old

Rapist

RAPE/Any other offense committed in another jurisdiction, which would be considered one of the offenses in Section 45-33-23(g) in Mississippi

2024-12-21T05:07:36

1194 HILLSBORO VFW ROAD FOREST, MS, 39704
3.4 Medium
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TOWNER, ERIC DONNELL

31 years old

Child Involved

Violent

Sexual battery

2024-12-21T05:07:36

11634 HWY 80 W FOREST, MS, 39074
4.8 Medium
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FICKLIN, BONZELL

51 years old

Rapist

Violent

Rape and assault with intent to ravish

2024-12-21T05:07:36

1170 W LONE PILGRIM RD FOREST, MS, 39074-7775
3.6 Medium
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MONCRIEF, ROOSEVELT JR

70 years old

1392 OLD JACKSON RD FOREST, MS, 39074-8264
4.1 Medium
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PEDEN, JIMMY LEE

59 years old

Child Involved

Touching of a child or a mentally defective, incapacitated or physically helpless person for lustful purposes

2024-12-21T05:07:36

11634 HWY 80 W FOREST, MS, 39074
4.8 Medium

15 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

15 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Severe
1 Medium
5 Low
8 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Break-In

07/12/2026 07:06 PM

Red Bennett Rd, Lena, MS 39094

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies respond to a possible burglary or property damage incident near Red Bennett Road, where an elderly woman home alone reported someone at her gate trying to break it while using a flashlight.

Road Closure

07/12/2026 04:06 PM

Clifton-Hillsboro Rd, Forest, MS 39074

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel report a tree down across Clifton Hillsboro Road, possibly blocking traffic but able to be cleared with a chainsaw.

Traffic

07/12/2026 04:00 PM

Old Hillsboro Rd, Forest, MS 39074

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported single-vehicle crash off Old Hillsboro Road, where a car apparently left the roadway and struck trees near a residence. Injuries were initially unknown, and communication reportedly involved a language barrier. A separate tree down across Clifton Hillsboro Road was also reported as blocking the roadway.

Traffic

07/12/2026 03:57 PM

Old Hillsboro Rd, Forest, MS 39074

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies and medical units responded to a single-vehicle crash near Old Hillsboro Road in the Forest area. A vehicle reportedly hit trees, and the driver initially was not seen moving but later appeared alert after possibly being briefly knocked out. Radio traffic noted a possible language barrier with the person involved.

Assault Report

07/10/2026 07:27 PM

Clifton Rd, Forest, MS 39074

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible simple assault at a location on Clifton Road in Forest, Mississippi, and requested a case number. The caller mentioned a sign warning about a big dog, but said the dog is no longer there.

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Is Clifton Rd in a low-crime area?

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