Crime & Safety Report for 8701 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114

Review crime and safety information near 8701 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$499,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 2,383 sqft

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

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Full report contains 298 offenders within 5 miles and 4451 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

298 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8701 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114

298 Registered Offenders Nearby
123 Rape
144 Child Involved
37 Assault
64 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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JENKINS, JAMES BERNARD

55 years old

2204 E 75TH STREET KANSAS CITY, MO, 64132
2.6 Medium
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LIAN, N MANG

52 years old

Violent

Statue - 35-42-4-8, Charge - Sexual Battery

2024-12-17T07:36:32

10801 MARTIN ST OAKLAND, KS, 66210
4.4 Medium
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DEANE, BENJAMIN ROBERT

43 years old

Child Involved

Electronic sexual solicitation of a child <16 YOA

2024-12-30T06:53:08

10206 CEDAR ST OVERLAND PARK, KS, 66207
2.8 Medium
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BARNES, MATTHEW JAMES

43 years old

Child Involved

POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

2024-12-30T06:53:08

8801 W 81ST ST OVERLAND PARK, KS, 66204
4.5 Medium
Offender photo

BARRETT, RICHARD JAMES

51 years old

Child Involved

ENTICEMENT OF CHILD

2024-12-30T06:53:08

8816 W 77TH ST OVERLAND PARK, KS, 66204
4.7 Medium

4451 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

4451 Crime & Incidents by Severity
527 Severe
248 Medium
254 Low
3422 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:25 PM

W 74th St, Merriam, KS 66204

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 32-year-old man is being transported to a hospital with foot blisters, redness and swelling of the right big toe, wounds on both ankles, and abrasions on his forearm and hand after walking barefoot for two days. He experiences pain that increases when walking. Vital signs are stable.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:08 PM

W 119th St, Overland Park, KS 66209

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a medical call involving chest pain near W 119th St. Patient contact was later reported.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:39 PM

E 81 St & Wabash Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to investigate a possible trash fire near 81st Street and Wabash in Kansas City. Pumper 30 is assigned with an A4 priority response.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:22 PM

E 68th St & Cleveland Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a possible overdose near East 68th Street and Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. Medic 30 and police are reported to be on the scene.

Break-In

07/16/2026 09:18 PM

Charlotte St, Kansas City, MO 64110

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential burglary alarm at a home near Charlotte Street in Kansas City, Missouri. The alarm was reported without delay for unit Cover 29.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
YELLOW JACKET EARLY LEARNING0.6 mi
BOONE ELEM.0.6 mi
JOHN T. HARTMAN ELEMENTARY1.3 mi
CENTER SR. HIGH1.3 mi
Corinth Elem1.4 mi
INDIAN CREEK ELEM.1.7 mi
ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED ARTS1.8 mi
HALE COOK ELEMENTARY1.8 mi
CENTER ALTERNATIVE2.0 mi
Belinder Elem2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 8701 Ward Pkwy in a low-crime area?

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