Crime & Safety Report for 1217 W 36th St S, Independence, MO 64055

Review crime and safety information near 1217 W 36th St S, Independence, MO 64055. 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

$249,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,605 sqft

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 2205 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1217 W 36th St S, Independence, MO 64055

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
221 Rape
252 Child Involved
47 Assault
111 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

MURPHY, JUSTIN L

41 years old

1ST DEGREE SEXUAL ABUSE

2024-12-30T06:53:08

816 S EMERY ST INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64050
2.3 Medium
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HUNT, ROBERT DEAN

44 years old

Rapist

Stat Rape-1st Deg-pers Under 14

2024-12-20T10:58:19

517 LACY RD INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64050
4 Medium
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SCHROEDER, DERIC TODD

43 years old

Child Involved

Endanger Welfare Child

2024-12-20T10:58:19

3617 E NOLAND CT SUITE 105 INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64055
0.8 High
Offender photo

STRAIT, BOBBY DEAN

60 years old

Child Involved

Sexual Misconduct-1st

2024-12-20T10:58:19

6528 STADIUM DR KANSAS CITY, MO, 64129
4.1 Medium
Offender photo

ANDERSON, ADAM THOMAS

46 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Statutory Rape-2nd Degre

2024-12-20T10:58:19

Statutory Rape-2nd Degre

2024-12-20T10:58:19

Statutory Rape-2nd Degre

2024-12-20T10:58:19

Statutory Sodomy-2nd Deg

2024-12-20T10:58:19

1111 W TRUMAN RD INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64050
2.6 Medium

2205 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2205 Crime & Incidents by Severity
311 Severe
123 Medium
164 Low
1607 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:27 PM

E Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a sick person was reported near East Linwood Boulevard and Medic 18 was dispatched.

Substance Use

07/16/2026 09:08 PM

Blue Valley Park, 2301 Topping Ave, Kansas City, MO 64129

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discuss a possible group drinking along the curb across from a shelter at Blue Valley Park.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:52 PM

Blue Valley Park, 2301 Topping Ave, Kansas City, MO 64129

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer at Blue Valley Park in Kansas City responded to a report that a man had been following two women. The officer monitored the man, then advised to disregard after seeing him leave the park in a vehicle.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:32 PM

East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, unit 493 reported arrival at a hospital near East 39th St S at 2232 hours. The incident may involve a medical emergency.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:14 PM

S Bedford Ave, Independence, MO 64055

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call responding to abdominal pain near South Bedford Street with Engine 82 and Medic 1153 dispatched code 3.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
JOHN W. LUFF ELEM.0.4 mi
THREE TRAILS ELEM.0.7 mi
TRUMAN HIGH1.0 mi
NORTHWOOD SCH.1.3 mi
CASSELL PARK ELEMENTARY1.4 mi
SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM.1.5 mi
CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE1.7 mi
PITCHER ELEMENTARY1.7 mi
WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM.1.9 mi
SYCAMORE HILLS ELEM.1.9 mi
KORTE ELEM.1.9 mi
PROCTER ELEM.2.0 mi

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