Crime & Safety Report for 718 E Gudgell Ave, Independence, MO 64055

Review crime and safety information near 718 E Gudgell 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

$224,950 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 1,624 sqft

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

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Full report contains 444 offenders within 5 miles and 1348 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

444 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 718 E Gudgell Ave, Independence, MO 64055

444 Registered Offenders Nearby
193 Rape
223 Child Involved
41 Assault
101 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

MURPHY, JUSTIN L

41 years old

1ST DEGREE SEXUAL ABUSE

2024-12-30T06:53:08

816 S EMERY ST INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64050
0.8 High
Offender photo

HUNT, ROBERT DEAN

44 years old

Rapist

Stat Rape-1st Deg-pers Under 14

2024-12-20T10:58:19

517 LACY RD INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64050
2.3 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
1.3 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
2 Medium
Offender photo

ANSON, CHARLES ARNIE

57 years old

Rapist

Sodomy

2024-12-20T10:58:19

18405 E 9TH ST N INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64056
4 Medium

1348 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1348 Crime & Incidents by Severity
164 Severe
75 Medium
103 Low
1006 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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 08:14 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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:51 PM

East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical incident occurred near East 39th St S where a patient was stabilized and prepared for transport to Centerpoint hospital.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:48 PM

East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a patient was stabilized and prepared for transport near East 39th Street. The destination may involve Centerpoint or University Lake Wood.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:41 PM

E St, Independence, MO 64055

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded near East Mayor Court for a possible pediatric headache.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION0.4 mi
GLENDALE ELEM.0.9 mi
TRUMAN HIGH1.0 mi
THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM.1.1 mi
SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM.1.2 mi
SYCAMORE HILLS ELEM.1.5 mi
JOHN W. LUFF ELEM.1.7 mi
BLACKBURN ELEM.1.7 mi
PROCTER ELEM.1.7 mi

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