Crime & Safety Report for 540 E 4th St, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

Review crime and safety information near 540 E 4th St, 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

$239,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,912 sqft

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

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Full report contains 26 offenders within 5 miles and 32 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

26 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 540 E 4th St, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

26 Registered Offenders Nearby
9 Rape
13 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
0.9 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
0.4 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
4.6 Medium
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CURL, JUSTIN ROBERT

33 years old

706 PARK AVE BAXTER SPRINGS, KS, 66713
0.5 High
Offender photo

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
0.7 High

32 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

32 Crime & Incidents by Severity
6 Severe
6 Medium
3 Low
17 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
Baxter Springs High0.4 mi
USD 508 eAcademy0.4 mi
Lincoln Elem0.6 mi
Central Elem1.0 mi

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