Is Hueytown safe?
Bessemer, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Hueytown as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Hueytown
“Go. Hueytown is a quiet, working-class suburb best known for its deep NASCAR heritage and community parks. While it borders areas in neighboring Bessemer with elevated crime rates, Hueytown itself remains generally peaceful and manageable for typical visitors.”
About the area
Located just west of Birmingham and northwest of Bessemer, Hueytown is a traditional suburban community famous as the home of NASCAR's legendary 'Alabama Gang'. The area is characterized by mid-century single-family homes, strip malls along main thoroughfares, and a relaxed, car-centric pace.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
- Motorsport Heritage
Walking and biking in Hueytown
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share programs or dedicated cycle tracks in Hueytown, and riding along primary roads like Allison-Bonnett is not recommended due to high vehicle speeds and lack of shoulders.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than neighboring Bessemer and west Birmingham
- High homeownership rate creating stable, quiet residential subdivisions
- Convenient access to Interstate 20/59 and central Jefferson County amenities
Cons
- Moderate property crime rates, including opportunistic vehicle break-ins along commercial corridors
- Proximity to high-crime sectors of adjacent Bessemer requires situational awareness when navigating borders
- Aging commercial infrastructure with limited pedestrian amenities or lighting on side roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within Hueytown residential neighborhoods, though occasional individuals may be seen near major retail corridors or gas stations near the interstate access points.
What Hueytown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with local commuters grabbing coffee and breakfast along Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented, with routine suburban traffic around shopping plazas, parks, and schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as commercial activity winds down early, with safe, low-traffic residential streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; commercial strips are largely deserted and basic precautions against vehicle theft are advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in Hueytown, as Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA / MAX Transit) routes do not regularly serve the municipality and there is no passenger rail system in the metro area.
Parking is abundant, straightforward, and free across all strip plazas, parks, and local businesses, with virtually no paid meters or parking decks.
Things to do in Hueytown
- Explore local motorsport history along the Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive corridor honoring the Alabama Gang
- Relax or walk the paved fitness trails at Hueytown City Park
- Dine on classic Southern barbecue and meat-and-three comfort food at long-running local diners
Local favorites
- J&J Grocery & Deli · Deli / Burger Restaurant · 4.6★ (840)A legendary local hole-in-the-wall revered across the county for giant, old-school griddled hamburgers.
- Gilmore's Bar-B-Q · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (310)Down-home counter-serve staple offering smoked ribs, pulled pork, and traditional Southern sides.
- The Little Red Hen · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Cozy home-style diner known for hearty breakfast plates, fried chicken, and warm neighborhood hospitality.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.