Crime & Safety Report for 428 N Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67203

Review crime and safety information near 428 N Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67203. 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

$185,000 | 5 bd | 2 ba | 1,508 sqft

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

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Full report contains 138 offenders within 5 miles and 6930 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

138 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 428 N Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67203

138 Registered Offenders Nearby
30 Rape
95 Child Involved
25 Assault
16 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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SPARKS, PAUL TIMOTHY

53 years old

Child Involved

5922 W KELLOGG DRIVE WICHITA, KS, 67209
2.5 Medium
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REYNOLDS, THOMAS WESLEY

49 years old

236 S PATTIE WICHITA, KS, 67211
2.7 Medium
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ZEPERNICK, JERRY WAYNE

49 years old

1301 N. PERSIAN WICHITA, KS, 67208
4.9 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
3.2 Medium
Offender photo

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
1.5 Medium

6930 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

6930 Crime & Incidents by Severity
808 Severe
457 Medium
741 Low
4924 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:41 PM

N Grove St, Wichita, KS 67214

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were called for a possible fall near North Grove Avenue.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle0.8 mi
Lawrence Elem0.9 mi
Franklin Elem0.9 mi
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary1.0 mi
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle1.1 mi
Black Traditional Magnet Elem1.2 mi
Dodge Literacy Magnet1.6 mi
Hadley Middle School1.6 mi
West High1.6 mi
Bryant Opportunity Academy1.7 mi
Marshall Middle School1.7 mi
Payne Elem1.7 mi
O K Elem1.9 mi
Park Elementary1.9 mi
Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elem1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 428 N Meridian Ave in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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