Crime & Safety Report for 2502 Empire Ave S, Joplin, MO 64804

Review crime and safety information near 2502 Empire Ave S, Joplin, MO 64804. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$234,800 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,560 sqft

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

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Full report contains 186 offenders within 5 miles and 82 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

186 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2502 Empire Ave S, Joplin, MO 64804

186 Registered Offenders Nearby
76 Rape
97 Child Involved
25 Assault
34 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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WEBB, MICHAEL LEON

74 years old

Child Involved

3500 EAST 32ND ST JOPLIN, MO, 64804
3.3 Medium
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ALESHIRE, NOAH CHRISTOPHER

46 years old

1931 W 11TH ST JOPLIN, MO, 64801
1.3 Medium
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ANDERSON, SHAWN RAY

56 years old

Rapist

522 N JACKSON AVE JOPLIN, MO, 64801
2.3 Medium
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ARDELEAN, JOHN NULL

71 years old

916 S CONNOR AVE APT 4 JOPLIN, MO, 64801
1.3 Medium
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BAILEY, CRAIG ALLEN

39 years old

531 KENTUCKY AVE JOPLIN, MO, 64801
1.8 Medium

82 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

82 Crime & Incidents by Severity
6 Severe
7 Medium
15 Low
54 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:32 PM

W Redbud Dr, Joplin, MO 64801

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Redbud Drive and nearby cross streets for an apparent medical emergency involving an 84-year-old woman with chest pain and a reported heart attack history.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 03:19 PM

Redwood Dr, Webb City, MO 64870

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 65-year-old woman in a wheelchair experienced head pain and general pain after a bus hit a pothole near Redwood Drive and West Fountain Road in Webb City. Emergency medical response was initiated with Engine One arriving on scene.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 01:06 PM

Angela Ln, Joplin, MO 64801

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a male subject near Angela Lane and Catherine Avenue appears to need assistance getting off the floor due to weakness in his legs; he is not sick or injured. The patient's door was unlocked, and he was located in the front room with no pets in the home.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:31 AM

E Fountain Rd, Joplin, MO 64801

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for a 54-year-old woman conscious and breathing with vomiting and abdominal pain was reported near Fountain Road mobile home park. Units were later told to disregard and close the event.

Fire

07/16/2026 10:31 AM

E 20th St, Joplin, MO 64801

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported gas line leak at a mini storage facility near East 20th Street after the line was apparently struck while digging. The gas utility company has been notified and there is no estimated arrival time yet.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
JOPLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.0.3 mi
IRVING ELEMENTARY0.4 mi
GATEWAY SCHOOL0.6 mi
CECIL FLOYD ELEM.0.8 mi
FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY CTR.1.1 mi
JOPLIN HIGH1.1 mi
STAPLETON ELEM.1.5 mi
KELSEY NORMAN ELEM.1.6 mi
NORTH MIDDLE1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2502 Empire Ave S 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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