Crime & Safety Report for 257 N Poplar Ave, Wichita, KS 67214

Review crime and safety information near 257 N Poplar Ave, Wichita, KS 67214. 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

$95,000 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 1,256 sqft

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

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Full report contains 221 offenders within 5 miles and 7998 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

221 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 257 N Poplar Ave, Wichita, KS 67214

221 Registered Offenders Nearby
47 Rape
158 Child Involved
35 Assault
26 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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REYNOLDS, THOMAS WESLEY

49 years old

236 S PATTIE WICHITA, KS, 67211
0.9 High
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ZEPERNICK, JERRY WAYNE

49 years old

1301 N. PERSIAN WICHITA, KS, 67208
1.8 Medium
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SANFORD, ESMOND L

49 years old

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEX ABUSE/BODILY HARM and CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT/FORCE

2024-10-25T06:34:59

806 N MINNESOTA AVE 46 WICHITA, KS, 67214
0.7 High
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HUBBARD, JOHN PARKER

43 years old

Child Involved

18.2-63 - Carnal Knowledge of Minor between 13-15 Sexual Motivation

2025-08-28T19:52:00

3707 W MCCORMICK AVE WICHITA, KS, 67213
4.5 Medium
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SON, CHIP

53 years old

Child Involved

Violent

3963 E CESSNA DR WICHITA, KS, 67210
3 Medium

7998 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

7998 Crime & Incidents by Severity
953 Severe
530 Medium
864 Low
5651 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Weapons

07/16/2026 10:39 PM

N Woodlawn Blvd, Wichita, KS 67220

 SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch issues a media advisory for a shooting near N Woodlawn Ave, stating a media briefing will be held at the main entrance of the location.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:34 PM

S Hydraulic Ave, Wichita, KS 67211

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a party appears to have difficulty breathing near South Hydraulic Avenue. Squad 2 was dispatched.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:28 PM

N Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67203

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a lift assist medical call was reported near North Meridian Avenue. Engine 8 was dispatched to the location.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:04 PM

S Waco Ave, Wichita, KS 67213

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a fall was reported near South Waco Avenue. Emergency squad responded to the scene.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:50 PM

N Topeka Ave, Wichita, KS 67214

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a priority medical call for a reported fall at a location near North Topeka Avenue in Wichita, Kansas. A squad responded while the truck unit was later cleared from the call.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
East High0.3 mi
Washington Accelerated Learning Elem0.6 mi
College Hill Elem0.7 mi
Spaght Multimedia Magnet1.0 mi
Hyde Intl Studies/Commun Elem Magnet1.5 mi
Robinson Middle School1.5 mi
Jefferson Elem1.6 mi
Adams Elem1.7 mi
L'Ouverture Computer Technology Magnet1.7 mi
Education Imagine Academy1.8 mi
Wichita Alternative High1.9 mi
Linwood Elementary1.9 mi
Wichita Learning Center1.9 mi
Chisholm Life Skills Center1.9 mi
Park Elementary1.9 mi

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Is 257 N Poplar Ave in a low-crime area?

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