Crime & Safety Report for 237 Ford Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Review crime and safety information near 237 Ford Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101. 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

$319,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,844 sqft

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

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Full report contains 64 offenders within 5 miles and 2042 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

64 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 237 Ford Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

64 Registered Offenders Nearby
22 Rape
8 Child Involved
1 Assault
34 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BLAIR, JOSH LEROY

40 years old

Rapist

RAPE 3RD DEGREE

2024-09-03T14:10:08

80A PRESCOTT CT BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42101
1.3 Medium
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BROWN, LEONARD DANIEL

72 years old

CRIME FROM OTHER STATE,TERRITORY, OR COUNTRY

2024-09-03T14:10:08

3146 WHITE ASH ST BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42101
3.7 Medium
Offender photo

BROWN, LESTER EARL

57 years old

318 CEDAR HOLLOW DR BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42101
2 Medium
Offender photo

CHILDRESS, CRAIG A

57 years old

1300 HENRY DR BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42101
4 Medium
Offender photo

COFFELT, DAN JACK

80 years old

416 HANOVER ST BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42101
1.8 Medium

2042 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2042 Crime & Incidents by Severity
261 Severe
327 Medium
643 Low
811 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:00 PM

Campbell Ln, Bowling Green, KY

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports a possible traffic stop involving a motorist near Russellville Road and Campbell Lane in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:47 PM

Russellville Rd & Robinson Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop on a black Ford F-150 near Russellville Road and Robinson Avenue in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:33 PM

Alumni Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported fire alarm at a fraternity building on Alumni Avenue near Center Street and College Street. Crews arrived at the three-story structure and established command under the name Alumni Command while operating on channel two.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:24 PM

PS1, 300 University Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop on the 300 block of University Boulevard involving a white GMC Acadia with a Kentucky license plate that dispatch was asked to verify.

Theft Report

07/16/2026 08:55 PM

Walton Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42104

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a store on Walton Avenue for a possible shoplifting and trespass situation involving an intoxicated man who reportedly failed to pay for a beer at self-checkout. Staff stated he may have done this earlier in the day and wanted him banned from the store. The man left with another male and was last reported heading toward a nearby gas station in a white cargo van.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Jennings Creek Elementary1.6 mi
Henry F. Moss Middle School1.6 mi
Lost River Elementary2.0 mi

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Is 237 Ford Ave in a low-crime area?

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