Crime & Safety Report for 2022 S Hedges Ave, Independence, MO 64052

Review crime and safety information near 2022 S Hedges Ave, Independence, MO 64052. 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

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

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 3239 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2022 S Hedges Ave, Independence, MO 64052

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
226 Rape
245 Child Involved
51 Assault
116 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
2.4 Medium
Offender photo

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
3.8 Medium
Offender photo

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
2.7 Medium
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
3.4 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
1.4 Medium

3239 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3239 Crime & Incidents by Severity
491 Severe
210 Medium
284 Low
2254 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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:06 PM

N Corrington Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched for a possible psychiatric emergency near North Corrington Avenue and are instructed to stage because the scene is reportedly not secure.

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 08:26 PM

Norton Ave, Kansas City, MO 64128

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, truck 5 and Medic 18 were dispatched to a reported breathing problem at a location on Norton Avenue in Kansas City under a low-priority medical code.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
KORTE ELEM.0.4 mi
CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE0.8 mi
PROCTER ELEM.1.0 mi
VAN HORN HIGH1.1 mi
CASSELL PARK ELEMENTARY1.2 mi
SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM.1.4 mi
THREE TRAILS ELEM.1.5 mi
BRYANT ELEM.1.8 mi
FAIRMOUNT ELEM.2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2022 S Hedges 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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