Crime & Safety Report for 7481 Elm Dr, Joplin, MO 64804

Review crime and safety information near 7481 Elm 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

$300,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 2,220 sqft

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

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Full report contains 36 offenders within 5 miles and 17 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

36 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 7481 Elm Dr, Joplin, MO 64804

36 Registered Offenders Nearby
16 Rape
22 Child Involved
7 Assault
4 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MARTIN, TIMOTHY ANDREW

39 years old

6350 SPURGEON ROAD LOT 3 JOPLIN, MO, 64804
1.9 Medium
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SCHMITT, CASEY NELSON

43 years old

Child Involved

9933 FORREST RIDGE DR UNINC NEWTON COUNTY, MO, 64804
2.6 Medium
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SOUSLEY, SHAWN DANIEL

53 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

4898 GRACE LN UNINC NEWTON COUNTY, MO, 64865
3.5 Medium
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BALL, COREY LEE

39 years old

Child Involved

4579 HIGHWAY 43 JOPLIN, MO, 64804
3 Medium
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DOENNIG, CHARLES EDWARD

47 years old

Child Involved

4579 HIGHWAY 43 JOPLIN, MO, 64804
3 Medium

17 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

17 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Severe
5 Low
11 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 02:06 PM

Tipton Ford, MO 64804

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible single-vehicle traffic crash near Tipton Ford along Highway 23, with Newton County expected to call in details.

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.

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.

Traffic

07/12/2026 01:02 AM

I-44, Joplin, MO

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, major traffic crash on/near the interstate at the state line area with roadway shutdown in both directions: Joplin shutting down westbound at mile marker 1 and Miami shutting down eastbound. Dispatch notes construction dump trucks were still entering from Miami eastbound. One person confirmed dead, one additional likely fatality, and one trapped but talking underneath a semi. Chargeability was still being determined.

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 07:40 PM

Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, life Flight requested a weather check for a medical transport from Mercy Hospital in Joplin to Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa. Patient weight is approximately 83.9 kilograms.

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Is 7481 Elm Dr in a low-crime area?

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