Crime & Safety Report for 4735 S Union Ave, Independence, MO 64055

Review crime and safety information near 4735 S Union Ave, 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

$240,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 1,831 sqft

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

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Full report contains 473 offenders within 5 miles and 2192 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

473 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 4735 S Union Ave, Independence, MO 64055

473 Registered Offenders Nearby
207 Rape
232 Child Involved
48 Assault
110 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

STEVENSON, EDWARD L

54 years old

Child Involved

FAIL TO REGISTER A NEW RESIDENCE/SCHOOL/2ND+ and FELONY CONVICTION AFTER 7/1/2011 and AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16 and VIOLATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT and FAIL TO REGISTER W/IN 5 DAYS OF NEW RESIDENCE/SCHOOL

2024-10-25T06:34:59

11900 JESSICA LANE RAYTOWN, MO, 61101
4.1 Medium
Offender photo

MURPHY, JUSTIN L

41 years old

1ST DEGREE SEXUAL ABUSE

2024-12-30T06:53:08

816 S EMERY ST INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64050
3.5 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
1.5 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
4.5 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
4 Medium

2192 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2192 Crime & Incidents by Severity
278 Severe
120 Medium
154 Low
1640 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:17 PM

Willow Way, Raytown, MO 64138

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded code 2 to a possible overdose or poisoning at a residence near Willow Lane. Police reported the scene was secure and paramedics made patient contact.

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 08:27 PM

Lee's Summit Rd, Kansas City, MO 64139

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 39 dispatched to a medical transfer near Lee Summit Road in Truman Lakewood without delay.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:25 PM

Lee's Summit Rd, Kansas City, MO 64139

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical transfer with priority A2 was coordinated near Lee's Summit Road at Truman Medical Center Lakewood. Medic 39 and ED 11 were involved in the transfer without delay.

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
FLEETRIDGE ELEM.1.1 mi
NORTHWOOD SCH.1.2 mi
JOHN W. LUFF ELEM.1.2 mi
WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM.1.4 mi
LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY1.8 mi
NORFLEET ELEM.1.8 mi
TRUMAN HIGH1.8 mi
RAYTOWN MIDDLE1.9 mi
SYCAMORE HILLS ELEM.1.9 mi

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