Crime & Safety Report for 5235 Downey Ave, Independence, MO 64055

Review crime and safety information near 5235 Downey 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

$395,000 | 3 bd | 3 ba | 2,358 sqft

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

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Full report contains 288 offenders within 5 miles and 1325 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

288 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5235 Downey Ave, Independence, MO 64055

288 Registered Offenders Nearby
117 Rape
149 Child Involved
29 Assault
66 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
4.5 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
4.3 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
2.8 Medium
Offender photo

SALTKILL, JAMES ANTHONY

34 years old

3300 NW JEFFERSON ST RM 327 BLUE SPRINGS, MO, 64015
4.5 Medium
Offender photo

SEEK, BRANDON LEE

29 years old

Child Involved

3370 NE RALPH POWELL RD LEES SUMMIT, MO, 64064
3.7 Medium

1325 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1325 Crime & Incidents by Severity
152 Severe
74 Medium
86 Low
1013 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 09:23 PM

NW 55 St, Blue Springs, MO 64015

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported dumpster fire near Northwest 55th Terrace in Blue Springs, Missouri.

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
VOY SPEARS JR. ELEM.0.8 mi
WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM.1.6 mi
SYCAMORE HILLS ELEM.2.0 mi

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Is 5235 Downey Ave in a low-crime area?

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