Crime & Safety Report for 0 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Review crime and safety information near 0 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317. 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

$70,000

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

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Full report contains 215 offenders within 5 miles and 3427 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

215 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 0 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

215 Registered Offenders Nearby
8 Rape
84 Child Involved
64 Assault
70 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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DAILEY, RONALD SCOTT

62 years old

1353 7TH AVE APT 1 DES MOINES, IA, 50314
4.8 Medium
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DAMICO, PATRICK HENRY

29 years old

Violent

2721 E 38TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
1.2 Medium
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DERRY, NICHALOUS LEE

42 years old

Violent

3024 MAHASKA AVE DES MOINES, IA, 50317
2.6 Medium
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EBERLE DIPPLE, ZANDER

46 years old

Violent

4825 E 38TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
0.7 High
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FLEMMENS, TERRY DAVID

55 years old

Child Involved

2607 E 38TH ST DES MOINES, IA, 50317
1.3 Medium

3427 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3427 Crime & Incidents by Severity
355 Severe
449 Medium
761 Low
1862 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:56 PM

E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire rescue and medical personnel were sent to the (number withheld) block of East 32nd Street in Des Moines for a reported hemorrhage.

Public Assist

07/16/2026 10:35 PM

6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were sent to a public assist call at an apartment on 6th Avenue after a caller reported that an electric stove in a supposedly vacant, locked unit may have been left on all day and could not be turned off by building staff.

Missing Person

07/16/2026 10:13 PM

E 50th St building c, unit 3302, Des Moines, IA 50317

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on two residents at a home near East 50th Street in Des Moines after a family member reported not hearing from them for about a week, despite messages appearing to go through.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 10:07 PM

Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported fight in the parking lot of a store on Guthrie Avenue, where two women in dark clothing allegedly sprayed a man with mace before leaving the area. The man also reportedly left the scene, and officers were asked to check the surrounding area.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 09:33 PM

E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to respond to a report of a very intoxicated man refusing to leave a center near Center Street and a nearby entrance in Des Moines.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Delaware Elementary1.1 mi
Brubaker Elementary School1.3 mi
Hoyt Middle School1.3 mi
Goodrell Middle School1.4 mi
McKee Elementary School1.7 mi
Garton Elementary2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 0 E 38th St 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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