Crime & Safety Report for 5554 Riverside Dr, Joplin, MO 64804

Review crime and safety information near 5554 Riverside Dr, 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 — 2026-07-25

$750,000 | 4 bd | 4 ba | 5,069 sqft

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

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Full report contains 149 offenders within 5 miles and 40 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

149 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5554 Riverside Dr, Joplin, MO 64804

149 Registered Offenders Nearby
62 Rape
81 Child Involved
22 Assault
28 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GOODEN, ANDY WAYNE

42 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Statutory Rape-2nd Degre

2024-12-30T06:53:08

8243 SE PRAIRIE RD BAXTER SPRINGS, KS, 66713
4.4 Medium
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WEBB, MICHAEL LEON

74 years old

Child Involved

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

46 years old

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

56 years old

Rapist

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

71 years old

916 S CONNOR AVE APT 4 JOPLIN, MO, 64801
3.8 Medium

40 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

40 Crime & Incidents by Severity
3 Severe
2 Medium
10 Low
25 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 12:48 AM

Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 34-year-old male was transferred to Mercy Hospital Joplin for medical reasons involving endocarditis. The patient was conscious and breathing during the transfer.

Traffic

07/14/2026 12:52 PM

E 9th St & E 8th St, Joplin, MO 64801

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio reports indicate a noninjury traffic crash in Joplin on Virginia Street between 8th and 9th Streets, where a vehicle left the roadway and struck a fence, possibly involving a driver examiner.

Traffic

07/14/2026 12:51 PM

E 9th St & E 8th St, Joplin, MO 64801

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a non-injury traffic crash in Joplin on Virginia Street between 8th and 9th streets, where a vehicle left the roadway and struck a fence, possibly involving a driver examiner.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 08:49 AM

Freeman Health System, 1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews report that a patient is being transported by helicopter to Freeman West hospital in Joplin.

Road Closure

07/12/2026 01:03 AM

I-44, Joplin, MO

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, roadway closure on the interstate near Joplin at mile marker 1, with westbound traffic shut down and Miami handling the eastbound shutdown; dispatch notes trucks are still entering eastbound from Miami, including dump trucks for construction, indicating an active traffic hazard/closure situation.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
STAPLETON ELEM.1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5554 Riverside Dr 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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