Crime & Safety Report for 1607 Washington Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

Review crime and safety information near 1607 Washington Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713. 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

$224,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 2,636 sqft

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

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Full report contains 24 offenders within 5 miles and 34 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

24 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1607 Washington Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

24 Registered Offenders Nearby
8 Rape
12 Child Involved
5 Assault
5 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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APPLEGATE, RICKY

46 years old

LEWD, LASCIVIOUS BATT SEX W/ VICTIM 12-15 YEARS OLD

2024-12-30T06:53:08

LEWD, LASCIVIOUS BATT SEX W/ VICTIM 12-15 YEARS OLD

2024-12-30T06:53:08

613 W 10TH ST BAXTER SPRINGS, KS, 66713
0.8 High
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ASHLEY, MICHAEL KEITH

44 years old

Child Involved

AGG IND SOLICITATION OF CHILD; <14 TO COMMIT/SUBMIT TO SEX ACT

2024-12-30T06:53:08

417 PARK AVE BAXTER SPRINGS, KS, 66713
0.9 High
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CARTER, GREGORY LEE

63 years old

Child Involved

Violent

Sexual Assault on a Child/Position of Trust-Pattern of Abuse

2024-12-30T06:53:08

1138 GUM LN BAXTER SPRINGS, KS, 66713
4.4 Medium
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CURL, JUSTIN ROBERT

33 years old

706 PARK AVE BAXTER SPRINGS, KS, 66713
0.7 High
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HAMILTON, TROY MICHAEL

52 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

STATUTORY RAPE SECOND DEGREE

2024-12-30T06:53:08

518 E 14TH ST BAXTER SPRINGS, KS, 66713
0.2 High

34 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

34 Crime & Incidents by Severity
7 Severe
6 Medium
3 Low
18 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Break-In

07/16/2026 06:17 PM

E 8th St, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible residential burglary and panic alarm at a home near East 8th Street in Baxter Springs, Kansas, with activation noted at the back door area.

Missing Person

07/12/2026 09:10 AM

S 637 Rd, Quapaw, OK 74363

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched for a possible welfare check on a man at a rural location after the caller reported not hearing from him since mid May. The caller requested to remain anonymous.

Fire

07/10/2026 04:33 PM

Lincoln Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residential fire near Lincoln Avenue in Baxter Springs, involving a back porch and active fire in the attic. Everyone was reportedly being evacuated and the incident was upgraded to a two-alarm fire with a tanker requested for water support.

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 08:00 AM

SE 72nd Terrace, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS dispatched to Quaker Hill for a 69-year-old female on oxygen, to be transported to Mercy Joplin.

Medical Emergency

07/08/2026 04:53 PM

Military Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported possible infant suffocation near Military Avenue in Baxter Springs. An eight-month-old was reported to have possibly suffocated under a plastic bag and may not be breathing. Responders were advised the entrance is in the back of the building.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Central Elem0.4 mi
Lincoln Elem0.7 mi
Baxter Springs High1.2 mi
USD 508 eAcademy1.2 mi

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