Crime & Safety Report for 2720 Blackwell Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64505

Review crime and safety information near 2720 Blackwell Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64505. 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

$259,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,298 sqft

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

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Full report contains 189 offenders within 5 miles and 10 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

189 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2720 Blackwell Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64505

189 Registered Offenders Nearby
65 Rape
98 Child Involved
20 Assault
53 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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LAWHON, RYAN MICHAEL

36 years old

Child Involved

SEX OFFENSE, OTHER STATE (Child Molestation - 2nd Degree § 568.068)

2025-08-27T15:50:03

SEX OFFENSE, OTHER STATE (Possession of Child Pornography § 573.037)

2025-08-27T15:50:03

LAST REPORTED ADDRESS - OUT OF STATE SAINT JOSEPH, MO, 64501
3 Medium
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BAUER, TRAVIS DW

35 years old

Child Involved

SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH MINOR

2024-12-30T06:53:08

109 ROSEPORT RD ELWOOD, KS, 66024
4.9 Medium
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CHRISTENSEN, PHILLIP VICTOR

74 years old

509 MASSACHUSETTES ELWOOD, KS, 66024
4.6 Medium
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DOUGLAS, CAMDEN EDWARD

30 years old

Child Involved

1ST DEGREE CHILD MOLESTATION

2024-12-30T06:53:08

502 N 6TH ST ELWOOD, KS, 66024
4.6 Medium
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ERNST, SPENCER LEE

50 years old

Child Involved

CHILD MOLESTATION <14YOA

2024-12-30T06:53:08

216 S 7TH ST ELWOOD, KS, 66024
4.9 Medium

10 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

10 Crime & Incidents by Severity
5 Low
5 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 06:32 PM

S 8th St, Elwood, KS 66024

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency may involve an older man who fell and hit his head near (number withheld) South 8th. The man is reportedly bleeding and located in a cabin behind a residence with the door open. EMS unit 1049 is en route.

Traffic

07/12/2026 09:24 AM

N 14th St & Massachusetts St, Elwood, KS 66090

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy reported apparent damage to a stop sign near 14th Street and Massachusetts Street, possibly caused by a vehicle strike.

Medical Emergency

06/28/2026 10:08 AM

Kentucky St, Elwood, KS 66024

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were dispatched to a medical emergency near Kentucky Street where a patient appears unable to move and EMS is on scene.

Traffic

06/22/2026 02:21 PM

Roseport Rd & S First St, Elwood, KS 66090

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy conducted a traffic stop involving a red 2021 GMC Canyon near Roseport Road and South First Street in Elwood. Records checks showed valid status for the driver. The deputy reportedly issued a citation near Roseport for operating an unregistered vehicle.

Traffic

06/22/2026 02:02 PM

N 5th St & Vermont St, Elwood, KS 66024

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 5th Street and Vermont Street in Elwood involving a blue Hyundai sedan with Missouri registration. Dispatch checked the vehicle and driver information and reported the vehicle registered in St. Joseph with no active wants or warrants. In a separate call, EMS responded to a medical issue for an older woman at an apartment on West Virginia Street.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
PERSHING ELEM.0.2 mi
BUCHANAN CO. ACADEMY0.8 mi
ROBIDOUX MIDDLE1.1 mi
FIELD ELEM.1.5 mi
JOHN GLENN ELEM.1.6 mi

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Is 2720 Blackwell Rd in a low-crime area?

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