Crime & Safety Report for 705 Illinois Ave, Mountain Home, AR 72653

Review crime and safety information near 705 Illinois Ave, Mountain Home, AR 72653. 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

$209,900 | 2 bd | 2 ba | 1,745 sqft

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

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Full report contains 40 offenders within 5 miles and 72 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

40 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 705 Illinois Ave, Mountain Home, AR 72653

40 Registered Offenders Nearby
12 Rape
7 Child Involved
9 Assault
23 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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CRUSE, JOHN KIRBY

43 years old

Violent

CRIMINAL ATTEMPT

2024-12-20T19:42:38

1106 MCCLURE LANE MOUNTAIN HOME, AR, 72653
2.3 Medium
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JOHNSON, SCOTT CL

64 years old

618 DILLARD DR MIDWAY, AR, 72651
3.7 Medium
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HEFFNER, MICHAEL FREDRICK

66 years old

421 WEST WADE AVE MOUNTAIN HOME, AR, 72653
1.8 Medium
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JOHNSON, JOSEPH LUDWIG

49 years old

Rapist

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VIC13

2024-12-20T19:42:38

6261 AR-126 MIDWAY, AR, 72651
3.8 Medium
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SHELTON, WILLIAM CLAUDE

69 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

CHILD SEX OFFENDER FAIL TO REGISTER

2024-12-20T19:42:38

SEXUAL ABUSE 1ST (2CTS)/SODOMY 1ST (2CTS)

2024-12-20T19:42:38

188 COUNTRY LIFE PL MIDWAY, AR, 72651
4.8 Medium

72 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

72 Crime & Incidents by Severity
7 Severe
4 Medium
8 Low
53 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:07 PM

Country Life Pl, Midway, AR 72651

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible stroke incident is reported near Country Life Place. Midway Rescue 115 and unit 8901 are en route to the location.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:35 AM

Buttercup Dr, Mountain Home, AR 72653

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports a 63-year-old man being transported to a local hospital after a possible rollover ATV incident while loading a four-wheeler into a pickup truck near Buttercup Drive in Mountain Home. He has abrasions, minor leg lacerations, and left hip pain but is described as alert, oriented, and with stable vital signs, and he reportedly declined pain medication.

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 08:44 AM

Baxter County Rd, Mountain Home, AR 72653

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible seizure incident was reported near Baxter County Road (number withheld). Dispatch confirmed the location as a big red building with a white Toyota Tundra in the driveway. The caller mentioned a female had a seizure and did not believe there was another.

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 08:43 AM

Baxter County Rd, Mountain Home, AR 72653

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Baxter County Road for a reported seizure and a possibly unresponsive patient.

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 07:52 AM

Baxter County Rd, Mountain Home, AR 72653

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a semi-responsive female with a possible stroke at a residence on Baxter County Road, and Buford Rescue is sent to provide medical assistance.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
NELSON WILKS HERRON ELEMENTARY0.8 mi
HACKLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL1.3 mi
MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER ACADEMIES1.5 mi
GUY BERRY COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY1.6 mi

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Is 705 Illinois Ave in a low-crime area?

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