Crime & Safety Report for 400 S Washington Ave, Columbus, KS 66725

Review crime and safety information near 400 S Washington Ave, Columbus, KS 66725. 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

$215,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,967 sqft

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

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Full report contains 19 offenders within 5 miles and 16 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

19 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 400 S Washington Ave, Columbus, KS 66725

19 Registered Offenders Nearby
5 Rape
12 Child Involved
2 Assault
3 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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DECLUE, DAVID MATTHEW

46 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

SEXUAL ABUSE

2024-12-30T06:53:08

310 N RAILROAD AVE COLUMBUS, KS, 66725
1.1 Medium
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DOHERTY, JOSHUA WAYNE

46 years old

Child Involved

ATTEMPTED POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

2024-12-30T06:53:08

216 N ILLINOIS AVE COLUMBUS, KS, 66725
1.3 Medium
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FORD, RONTELLE DERONE

47 years old

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-30T06:53:08

800 E MILL ST COLUMBUS, KS, 66725
1.4 Medium
Offender photo

FREEMAN, ROBERT RAY

63 years old

INDECENT EXPOSURE

2024-12-30T06:53:08

218 E PINE ST COLUMBUS, KS, 66725
0.8 High
Offender photo

GEARHART, TRAVIS TODD

43 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT SOLICITATION OF A CHILD >14<16 SEXUAL ACT

2024-12-30T06:53:08

401 S IDAHO AVE COLUMBUS, KS, 66725
0 High

16 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

16 Crime & Incidents by Severity
2 Severe
2 Medium
3 Low
9 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Break-In

07/16/2026 12:58 AM

SW 20th St, Columbus, KS 66725

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a possible attempted break-in at a house under construction near Southwest 20th Street, after the reporting party heard someone trying to get inside but did not see anyone when checking the property.

Medical Emergency

06/30/2026 06:23 PM

Lee Ave, Columbus, KS 66725

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to a location near North Lee in Columbus for an 80-year-old male with blood pressure issues.

Medical Emergency

06/30/2026 08:59 AM

Lee Ave, Columbus, KS 66725

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a 76-year-old male near North Lee Avenue for swelling and pain in the left leg potentially related to blood clots. Transport was requested.

Medical Emergency

06/18/2026 04:53 PM

US-160, Columbus, KS 66725

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS dispatched to a medical emergency near Southeast Highway 160; subject reported awake and alert.

Medical Emergency

06/02/2026 05:55 PM

N Pennsylvania Ave, Columbus, KS 66725

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involved an 81-year-old male near North Pennsylvania Ave in Columbus. The patient may have been transported to Mercy.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Columbus Junior High and High School0.4 mi
Highland Elem0.5 mi
Central Elem0.6 mi
Park Elem1.2 mi

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Is 400 S Washington Ave in a low-crime area?

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