Crime & Safety Report for 1504 E 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 64131

Review crime and safety information near 1504 E 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 64131. 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

$119,000 | 2 bd | 3 ba | 728 sqft

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

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Full report contains 406 offenders within 5 miles and 7475 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

406 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1504 E 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 64131

406 Registered Offenders Nearby
197 Rape
162 Child Involved
51 Assault
98 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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JENKINS, JAMES BERNARD

55 years old

2204 E 75TH STREET KANSAS CITY, MO, 64132
0.5 High
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BELTZ, CODY JOE

37 years old

Child Involved

Aggravated indecent liberties w/ child; Intercourse with child 14 < 16 YOA

2024-12-30T06:53:08

6949 WALMER ST OVERLAND PARK, KS, 66204
4.9 Medium
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ELSAS, GEOFFREY ROSS

48 years old

Child Involved

ELECTRONIC SOLICITATION OF A MINOR / ENTICEMENT OF A CHILD <15YOA

2024-12-30T06:53:08

7031 RUSSELL ST OVERLAND PARK, KS, 66204
4.8 Medium
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GAGNON, SAMUEL MATTHEW

42 years old

Child Involved

ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED INDECENT LIBERTIES W/CHILD

2024-12-30T06:53:08

6408 W 81ST ST OVERLAND PARK, KS, 66204
5 Medium
Offender photo

HUSTON, WAYNE LEE

60 years old

Child Involved

Indecent liberties with child; Unknown sub-section

2024-12-30T06:53:08

6933 LAMAR AVE OVERLAND PARK, KS, 66204
4.8 Medium

7475 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

7475 Crime & Incidents by Severity
849 Severe
416 Medium
488 Low
5722 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:48 PM

Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 55-year-old man fell out of bed at his apartment complex near Rainbow Boulevard, hitting his right elbow, left knee, and left side. The patient had known alcohol involvement and was unsure if he lost consciousness or hit his head. No notable trauma was observed. He was transported to the hospital with stable vital signs.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:46 PM

Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical transport is reported near Rainbow Boulevard, possibly non-emergent, involving one patient.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:58 PM

Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 65-year-old woman is being transported to the KU Medical Center emergency room from home with increasing abdominal pain and diarrhea for five days, vomiting tonight, and a near-fainting episode caused by severe pain. Pain was very high but improved after medication. Vital signs appear stable. The estimated arrival time is 10 to 12 minutes.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:56 PM

Brooklyn Ave & E 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64109

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical emergency with laceration reported near Brooklyn Avenue and East 39th Street. Medic 505 dispatched and police are on the scene.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:39 PM

E 81 St & Wabash Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to investigate a possible trash fire near 81st Street and Wabash in Kansas City. Pumper 30 is assigned with an A4 priority response.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER0.7 mi
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-MIDDLE0.7 mi
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-UPPER0.7 mi
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem0.9 mi
HOGAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY1.0 mi
ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED ARTS1.0 mi
EWING MARION KAUFFMAN HIGH1.0 mi
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle1.0 mi
BROOKSIDE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHL1.1 mi
BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY1.1 mi
B. BANNEKER ELEMENTARY1.3 mi
HOGAN PREPARATORY ACAD MIDDLE1.3 mi
JOHN T. HARTMAN ELEMENTARY1.4 mi
SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL1.5 mi
HALE COOK ELEMENTARY1.5 mi

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